Behavioral Health Technician (Part-time)

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. * Eating Disorder Division: * Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients. * Obtain Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided. Tasks include food temperature checks, expiration date checks, and proper food storage. * Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. Substance Use Division: * Accurately and securely collecting urine specimens including verifying donor identification, ensuring chain of custody, and following specific handling procedures Residential Treatment Only: * In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided. * Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle). Knowledge, Education & Experience: * High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred * 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, 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 Employment Status: Part-time Schedule: Wednesday 11am-7pm, Thursday and Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or 11am-7pm Work Location: On-site - Austin, TX Compensation: Pay Range: $17.00-25.00 per hour