Behavioral Health Tech

Position Summary:

Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge.

BHT I will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process.

BHT I responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions:


* Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.


* Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.


* Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.


* Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.


* Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.


* Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.


* Follows directions as given by facility leadership.


* Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.


* Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.


* Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.


* Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.


* Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.


* Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.


* Supports patients during admission and discharge processes.

This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patients to the program, preparing patients for returning home


* Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues.

Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.


* Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.


* Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.


* Responsible for scheduled shifts and finding coverage if a shift cannot be worked, unless experiencing an emergency


* Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.


* Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.


* Observes infection control policies and participates in proper hand hygiene


* Performs other duties as assigned.


* Substance Use Division:
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* Residential Treatment Only:
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