Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care and assists
with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to
providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine,
heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.
The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of
the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail
used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the
Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery
and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid
time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
(free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

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 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire
• Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• CNA Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED