Behavioral Health Technician, PRN

Will assist in meeting the needs of behavioral health patients.

Maintain constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s).

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, under the supervision of nursing staff, will provide direct patient care and assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 45 days of hire.

Handle with Care (HWC) within 45 days of hire.

CNA licenses preferred.

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.