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Behavioral Health Technician

Quick overview

Provides direct patient care and assists with activities of daily living to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. Observes patient behavior and reports changes in condition to nursing staff while providing crisis intervention.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma and a CNA license. BLS and Handle with Care certifications must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CareCrisis InterventionCritical ThinkingDirect Patient CareDecisive JudgmentObservation and Recording

Job description

11144 - MENTAL HEALTH TECH Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
Reports to: Senior Behavioral Health Director FLSA: Non-exempt Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required License: CNA Preferred Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
Non-Essential Functions Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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