Behavioral Health Tech
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge. The role contributes practical and meaningful information to treatment planning and focuses on patient safety, patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients. The BHT helps patients with daily program needs and routines, supports the implementation of treatment plans, and assists with admissions and discharges. The role also includes monitoring and documenting patient activity, responding to crises, maintaining a safe environment, completing facility checks, attending staff meetings and trainings, and providing transportation when pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle. In the Eating Disorder Division, the BHT provides support during meals by eating with patients and follows the Center for Discovery Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. For residential treatment, medication passing may be required where permitted by state law, with training and/or certification provided. This is a full-time, on-site position in McLean, Virginia, scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Requirements
- Valid and unrestricted state driver's license.
- Must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle to perform transportation duties.
- For residential treatment in states where permitted, medication passing is required; training and/or required certification will be provided.
- Employment is full-time, scheduled Sunday through Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Position is on-site in McLean, Virginia.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One or more years of experience in the mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field preferred.
- Basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
Responsibilities
- Follow DBH policies and procedures and conduct oneself in a manner consistent with DBH values.
- Maintain a positive, respectful attitude and provide exemplary customer service to patients.
- Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity and maintain professional boundaries and ethics.
- Follow directions from facility leadership and maintain confidentiality of patient and company information.
- Support patients' daily needs according to the program schedule, including routines, hygiene, meals and snacks, bathroom safety observations, and free time.
- Assist nursing staff as directed, including patient supervision, taking vitals, and conducting room or patient searches.
- Recognize and respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions.
- Arrive on time and prepared to perform job duties.
- Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
- Support patients during admission and discharge, including handling belongings, orienting them to the program, and preparing them to return home.
- Monitor patient activity and document significant issues; complete shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of the shift.
- Maintain an organized and safe environment and perform basic housekeeping duties.
- Conduct regular facility and grounds checks and report irregularities or safety concerns to facility leadership.
- Facilitate and lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership, when applicable.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings; complete online training and policy verification, and keep the employee HR file up to date.
- Provide transportation and supervision for patients, errands, shopping, admissions, and outings, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
- Eat meals and snacks with patients when providing mealtime supervision and support in the Eating Disorder Division.
- Refrain from comments and actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
- Familiarize oneself with and adopt the philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of Center for Discovery treatment programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Pass medication in residential treatment settings where permissible by state law; training and/or required certification will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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