Behavioral Health Technician (Part-time)

Discovery Behavioral Health•Fairfield, CT

4d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician III (BHT III) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge, and contributes practical information to treatment planning. The role primarily focuses on patient safety, interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and patient support. The technician helps patients with daily needs according to the program schedule, supports nursing staff as directed, assists with crisis response, implements treatment plans, and supports admission and discharge. The position also involves monitoring and documenting patient activity, maintaining a safe and organized facility, conducting facility and grounds checks, attending meetings and training, and providing transportation when qualified to drive a company vehicle. For Eating Disorder Division roles, staff provide supervision and support during meals by eating meals and snacks with patients, and follow the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. Residential Treatment roles may require passing medicine where permitted by state law; training or required certification will be provided.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working in the mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field.
Valid and unrestricted state driver's license.
Obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided.
Obtain and maintain CPR, AED, First Aid, and Food Handling/Safety certifications within 30 days of hire; training is provided.
For the Substance Use Division, at least one year of sobriety if in recovery.
For the Eating Disorder Division, at least one year of recovery from an eating disorder if in recovery.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow DBH policies and procedures and represent DBH values with a positive, respectful attitude and exemplary patient service.
Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity and maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality.
Follow directions from facility leadership.
Assist patients with 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, vital signs, and room or patient searches.
Recognize and respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions.
Assist with implementation of individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
Support patients during admission and discharge, including checking belongings, orienting patients to the program, and preparing them to return home.
Monitor patient activity, report significant issues, and complete shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of the shift.
Maintain an organized and safe environment, perform basic housekeeping, and conduct facility and grounds checks, reporting irregularities or safety concerns to facility leadership.
Facilitate and lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership, if applicable.
Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings; complete online training and policy verification and keep the employee HR file up to date.
Provide patient transportation and supervision, errands, shopping, admissions, and outings, when pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
For Eating Disorder Division roles, supervise and support patients during meals by eating meals and snacks with them, and avoid comments or actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
For Residential Treatment roles, pass medicine where permitted by state law.
Perform other duties as assigned.