Behavioral Health Tech

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 activity and documents any significant patient issues. Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.

• Maintains and organized and safe environment, and performs basic housekeeping duties.

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

• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.

• 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.

• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Eating Disorder Division:
• • Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
  • Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
  • Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
  • Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
• Residential Treatment Only:
• • In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• Two or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field required
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Work Location: On Site - Menlo Park, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $21 - $28 hourly