Behavioral Health Tech Job Beaumont area,California USA,Healthcare

Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Department: Operations / Patient Care
Reports To: Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
Direct Oversight: Director of Operations
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Employment Classification: Non-Exempt
Location: California

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is an essential member of the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for providing direct patient support, supervision, and assistance to individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

The BHT promotes a safe, structured, therapeutic, and supportive treatment environment while assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring patient well-being, documenting observations, and supporting individualized treatment goals.

The BHT is expected to maintain professional boundaries, protect patient confidentiality, uphold patient rights, and perform all assigned responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, applicable California laws and regulations, and established standards of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care, Supervision, and Safety

Provide direct patient supervision, support, and assistance in accordance with individualized treatment plans and facility policies.

Conduct and accurately document patient safety checks and headcounts at required intervals, including every 15 minutes when directed by facility protocol or an individualized safety plan.

Monitor patient behavior, emotional well-being, and overall safety, promptly reporting significant changes or concerns to appropriate clinical or supervisory personnel.

Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment while promoting patient dignity, respect, independence, and recovery.

Assist patients with daily routines, activities of daily living, and participation in scheduled treatment programming as appropriate.

Observe and report signs of emotional distress, behavioral escalation, impairment, withdrawal symptoms, or other potential safety concerns.

Respond appropriately to behavioral emergencies, medical emergencies, and crisis situations in accordance with training, established protocols, and assigned responsibilities.

Assist with patient transportation in authorized company vehicles when assigned, maintaining valid driving credentials and following all applicable safety requirements.

Maintain professional boundaries and ensure interactions with patients are respectful, ethical, and consistent with organizational standards.

Follow established infection prevention, universal/standard precautions, and workplace safety procedures.

Medication Observation and Support

Assist with medication observation and medication-related support only as permitted by applicable California regulations, facility licensure, organizational policy, and the employee's training and authorized scope of duties.

Promptly report medication concerns, suspected adverse reactions, refusals, or discrepancies to authorized medical or nursing personnel.

Refrain from independently administering medications, making clinical assessments, or performing duties requiring professional licensure unless separately authorized by applicable law and appropriately credentialed.

Documentation and Communication

Accurately document patient observations, safety checks, behavioral changes, incidents, and relevant patient interactions in accordance with facility documentation requirements.

Communicate pertinent patient information to the appropriate members of the treatment team in a timely and professional manner.

Participate in treatment team meetings and provide relevant observations regarding patient progress, behaviors, needs, and concerns.

Maintain…