Behavior Health Tech

Center for Discovery

At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment.

Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses.

Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest.

Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications.

When we review candidate information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting.

If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or hiring manager may contact you to further discuss your qualifications.

Position Summary:

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

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

BHT II 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 all 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 patient during admission and discharge processes.

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



* Monitors patient activ...