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Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health·Elko, Nevada

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

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.

Job Title

  • Behavioral/Mental
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Job
  • Type:
  • FT
  • Schedule:
  • Days
  • Your experience matters: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Qualifications and requirements 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
  • Education:
  • High
  • School
  • Diploma or equivalent required
  • License:
  • CNA
  • Preferred
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 45 days of hire; Handle with
  • Care (HWC) must be obtained 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.
  • What do we offer: Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team.
  • In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Shift differential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Connect with our
  • Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net, or connect with me!

Salary Range

$16.54 - $24.23 About Us Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. EEOC Statement Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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.

Requirements

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

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Decisive Judgment
  • Observation and Recording

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Elko, Nevada
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral-health positions in Nevada often reflect steady demand from hospitals, community programs, and care coordination teams serving patients with complex needs. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a relevant bachelor’s degree, an active Social Worker, LPN, or RN license, and experience in case management or social work; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster and save research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and tailor your resume to show direct behavioral-health or case-management experience.

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