Overnight Behavioral Health Technician

Discovery Behavioral Health•Annandale, VA

4d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge, and contributes practical information to treatment planning. The role focuses on patient safety, providing interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients. It is an on-site position in Annandale, Virginia, with a schedule of Wednesday and Thursday from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Compensation is $16.00–$25.00 per hour. The BHT I supports patients with daily needs and routines, assists nursing staff as directed, responds to crises, helps implement treatment plans, and supports admission and discharge. The role also involves monitoring and documenting patient activity, maintaining a safe and organized environment, completing facility and grounds checks, attending staff meetings and trainings, and following confidentiality, infection-control, and company policies. Additional duties depend on the program division and setting. In the Eating Disorder Division, staff provide mealtime supervision and support by eating meals and snacks with patients, obtain food-handling certification within 30 days, and follow the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. In the Substance Use Division, staff may collect urine specimens and follow identification and chain-of-custody procedures. Residential Treatment Only duties may include passing medicine where permissible and transporting and supervising patients, provided the employee is pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.

Requirements

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, and First Aid certifications; training is provided.
In the Substance Use Division, at least one year of sobriety if the employee is in recovery.
In the Eating Disorder Division, at least one year of recovery from an eating disorder if the employee is in recovery.
For Residential Treatment Only transportation duties, must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow DBH policies and procedures and represent the company’s values with a positive, respectful, and professional approach.
Provide exemplary customer service and respect cultural and lifestyle diversity while maintaining professional boundaries and ethics.
Follow directions from facility leadership and protect confidential patient, facility, and company information.
Support patients’ daily needs according to the program schedule, including waking and bedtime routines, hygiene, meals and snacks, bathroom safety observations, and free time.
Assist nursing staff as directed with patient supervision, vital signs, room searches, and patient searches.
Recognize and respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions.
Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans in coordination with 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 and document significant issues; complete shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation accurately and on time by the end of the shift.
Maintain an organized and safe environment, perform basic housekeeping, and conduct regular facility and grounds checks, reporting irregularities or safety concerns to facility leadership.
Work scheduled shifts and find coverage when unable to work, except in an emergency.
Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings; complete online training and policy verification; keep the employee HR file up to date.
Observe infection-control policies and practice proper hand hygiene.
In the Eating Disorder Division, supervise and support patients during meals by eating meals and snacks with them; complete food temperature, expiration-date, and storage tasks after obtaining food-handling certification.
In the Eating Disorder Division, avoid comments and actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
In the Substance Use Division, collect urine specimens accurately and securely, verify donor identification, maintain chain of custody, and follow handling procedures.
In Residential Treatment Only settings, pass medicine where permissible after receiving applicable training or certification.
In Residential Treatment Only settings, provide patient transportation and supervision for errands, shopping, admissions, outings, and other activities when pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.