Eating Disorder Technician - Residential

Company Description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our teammates with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) 
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
  • Including becoming certified in CBT, ACT and DBT with a pay raise
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Compensation Range: $21-23 per hour

Compensation is dependent upon education and experience.

Job Description

Position Summary

Eating Disorder Technician (ED Tech) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. ED Tech is responsible for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. ED Tech 1 responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient during admission processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program and milieu. Completes relevant tasks within 24 hours of admission and accompanying notes in medical record. 
• Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate.
• Assists and supports patients in day-to-day activities including, but not limited to: waking routines, morning hygiene, meals, snacks, nighttime routine, evening hygiene, bathroom observations, and engaging them in productive activities during free time.
• Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates all concerns or observations with relevant team members in a timely fashion, to ensure safety centered patient care.
• Assists in the implementation of the comprehensive treatment plan for each patient in the milieu, which often change weekly. 
• Contributes to the well-being of all patients by serving as a positive role model and supporting patients by offering redirection for harmful topics and/or behaviors
• Engages in brief “check ins” wherein patients are provided with support and guidance in using coping skills.
• Responsible for facilitating psychoeducational groups for the expected length of time identified in the program schedule, and submit notes that encapsulate how each patient participated in said groups, by the end of each shift.
• Objectively and accurately documents patient progress on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Supports in daily cleaning tasks throughout shift, such as: cleaning or putting away dishes, wiping counters or tables, picking up general clutter, sweeping, reorganizing of commonly used areas/storage spaces as needed. 
• Assists with discharge process, as needed. 

This full-time position is in-person at our Granite Bay ED Residential Program. It has a schedule of Wednesday-Sunday 2pm-10pm.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in mental health treatment OR a Bachelor’s degree, preferred 
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.