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OCD Anxiety Centers

Behavioral Health Technician

OCD Anxiety Centers, Vienna, Virginia, United States, 22184

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Your Role The position requires evening hours and in‑person work Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

The Company You’ll Join OCD Anxiety Centers has a true passion for bringing help and hope to some of the most underserved clinical populations. We strive to change the lives of individuals and their families who have been suffering from unrelenting anxiety, disturbing and terrifying thoughts, uncontrollable worry, exhausting behaviors and rituals, and avoidance that keeps them from living their lives. We are evidence‑based, staying current with scientific research and international training.

Our Investment in You

A competitive base salary

401(k) match

Core benefits: medical, dental, vision, with company contribution to medical benefit for employee

Company‑paid employee life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off: 15 days (120 hours) of “Paid Time Off”, 5 days (40 hours) of “Sick Time”, and 9 days (72 hours) of “Company holiday” pay

Paid specialized ongoing training, strengthening your skills, experiences, and connections to help advance your career

The Purpose of Your Role The Behavioral Health Technician focuses on learning, creating a positive culture, and productively engaging with the team. They support and ensure clients function safely, effectively, and efficiently while promoting the best quality and output standards. The Behavioral Health Technician collaborates with their team and the Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor to ensure maintenance or treatment fidelity, company policy, procedures, and client satisfaction is met to standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Zero documentation errors on a weekly basis

Average Facility Audit Score 90%

5–7 hours per day of active facilitation/support on treatment floor (as evidenced by staff evaluation audit)

Master of BHT competencies within 30–60 days of employment (as evidenced by staff evaluation audit)

Live the OCD Anxiety Centers values by being an example of positivity, optimism, growth and change within your community of peers (as evidenced by staff evaluation audit)

Reduce early discharges by a minimum of 10% and ALOS of a minimum of 52 days by ensuring treatment satisfaction

Competencies

Demonstrate understanding of the client level system, disorder modules (OCD, BDD, GAD, SAD, Panic, Trauma, and Modules outlined in the Facilitator's guide for DBT and Specialty Skills)

Demonstrate understanding of the EMR system, how to chart, create notes, outcome measures, upload documents, etc.

Demonstrate understanding of youth clients core concepts, youth safety, parent and family participation, development, etc.

Demonstrate ability to effectively facilitate Exposure Groups, DBT Groups, and Specialty Skills Groups, by passing on each Competency Evaluation Form

Demonstrate proper techniques for de‑escalation, crisis intervention and behavior management

Demonstrate understanding of the IOP policies for clients outlined in the new client paperwork and the ability to properly address concerns regarding the attendance policy

Demonstrate ability to promptly notify the therapist of any behavioral, safety, or attendance issues

Demonstrate how to access, administer and encourage clients to take the weekly survey

… (additional competencies continue likewise)

Responsibilities

Actively engage clients through clinical interactions, including assisting clients with developing skills and clinical interventions

Provide high standards of helpful, professional, and caring treatment to all clients by maintaining consistently effective client interactions

Validate clients in a warm, safe environment and keep them motivated to work through distress and eliminate neutralizing behaviors

Facilitate groups within the IOP and help maintain a professional environment for clients, including collecting homework, clinical documentation, and providing feedback to primary therapists

Monitor the clients’ daily activities, including implementing the treatment plan

Effectively manage business resources to maximize benefits for our clients, employees, and the organization

Plan, organize, and implement lesson plans for group settings

Maintain all written documentation such as progress notes, group therapy notes, etc.

Master de‑escalation techniques and crisis management

Encourage team engagement and loyalty by effective employee interactions that promote cooperation, trust, and respect

Expand knowledge and skills through supervision and oversight provided by appropriate licensed clinical staff

Maintain client satisfaction by developing and practicing OCD Anxiety Center's values and associated behaviors

Integrate OCD Anxiety Center's mission in all activities, interactions, and decision‑making processes

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Present yourself in a professional manner

Maintain a safe and clean environment

Other duties as assigned

The Skills and Expertise You Have

Some college or experience in a related field

Ability to think critically

Willingness to work as a team to meet the needs of the business

Proficient knowledge of computers, including Google Docs, Sheets, and other software

Accurate and efficient electronic data entry

Must be punctual and maintain excellent attendance

Organized, detail‑oriented, takes initiative, and completes job responsibilities independently

Multitask, problem‑solve, interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Thrives in a changing work environment, including inside, outside, and a noise level

Physical demands of the job include sitting at a desk or table for extended periods, bending, lifting, and walking

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field

OCD, anxiety, trauma experience

Disclaimer OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statement OCD Anxiety Centers is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, social, educational, and recreational programs.

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