Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Mountain Brook, Alabama
Provides direct patient care and support in a behavioral health setting, including monitoring patient behavior and implementing treatment plans. Ensures a safe therapeutic environment through crisis intervention and assistance with daily activities.
Location: Grandview Regional Medical Center- Birmingham, AL
Schedule: PRN Nights 7p-7a with rotating weekends & Holidays
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support in a behavioral health setting, assisting in the implementation of treatment plans, monitoring patient behavior, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. This role works under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals, providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and assistance with daily activities for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorders. The Behavioral Health Technician adheres to safety protocols, regulatory standards, and confidentiality guidelines while fostering a compassionate and structured care environment.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care, assisting with daily activities, therapeutic interventions, and monitoring patient behavior, emotional state, and safety needs (every 15 minutes).
Observes, documents, and reports patient behaviors, responses to interventions, and any changes in mental or physical status to the healthcare team.
Assists in implementing individualized treatment plans under the direction of behavioral health professionals, ensuring compliance with prescribed therapies and interventions.
Engages patients in structured activities and therapeutic programming, encouraging participation in group discussions, skill-building exercises, and coping strategies.
Responds effectively to crisis situations, de-escalating conflicts and implementing safety interventions in accordance with facility protocols.
Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment by following established safety procedures, conducting room checks, and preventing elopement or self-harm incidents.
Assists with vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation of clinical data as required by facility guidelines.
Collaborates with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers to support patient progress and address behavioral or medical concerns.
Adheres to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and professional boundaries, ensuring respectful and ethical interactions with all individuals.
Educates patients on healthy coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and daily living skills to promote recovery and independence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Requires 0-2 years of experience in behavioral health or healthcare, with a preference for experience in psychiatric or substance use disorders. Must obtain BCLS and de-escalation certifications within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.
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