Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

8h

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a part-time night-shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). The role supports patient care and safety by monitoring the unit milieu, carrying out tasks delegated by registered nurses, assisting with admissions, and reporting changes in patients’ medical or psychiatric condition. The BHT also accompanies patients to activities and appointments and helps promote positive patient experiences.

Candidates should have a high school degree (preferred). Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, particularly working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients, is preferred. The position requires a valid driver’s license, a favorable Motor Vehicle Report, and proof of insurance when using a personal or hospital-owned vehicle. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) are required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact. Additional age-specific training must be completed within 30 days as required. Candidates must be at least 21 years old. Flexible hours and overtime may be required, and agency affiliation must be obtained and maintained where applicable.

Requirements

• High school degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report required.
• Proof of insurance required when using a personal or hospital-owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• Complete additional age-specific training within 30 days of employment as required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Obtain and maintain agency affiliation where applicable.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
• High school degree.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks and safety monitoring, including 15-minute checks, contraband monitoring, evaluation for changes in condition, and line-of-sight or one-on-one care as directed.
• Perform tasks delegated by the RN related to patient care, including vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Use effective milieu management skills to promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompany patients to off-unit activities, including meals, outside breaks, visits, out-of-building activities, and appointments.
• Report all medical or psychiatric changes in patients to the RN.
• Assist with admissions, including belongings inventory, visits to the unit, vital signs, and other delegated duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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
• Education Level: High school or GED