Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • White Hall, AR

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician provides care to adult and senior patients in an inpatient behavioral health unit offering 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support. The role supports patient monitoring, treatment-plan activities, daily living needs, group programming, and management of acute behavioral episodes while communicating patient needs and progress to nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team. This is a full-time night-shift position at Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital in White Hall, Arkansas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification preferred.
• BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional development, including BLS and CPI.
• Observe and monitor patients according to standards, policies, and procedures, documenting items such as vital signs, weight, intake and output, dietary intake, Q15-minute behavioral rounds, admission checklists, and progress or milieu notes.
• Report patient complaints, concerns, and changes in condition to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.
• Provide verbal and written reports to nursing staff, including end-of-shift reports, to help prioritize patient needs and care.
• Provide patient care including unit orientation, transport, de-escalation, coping-skills teaching, conflict resolution, problem-solving support, assistance with activities of daily living, admission and discharge procedures, response to codes, CPI techniques, and Life Coaching skills.
• Observe and evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and report changes in condition to the assigned nurse.
• Co-lead patient psychoeducational groups and help ensure scheduled active treatment and patient participation in unit groups and programming.
• Provide timely and accurate information about patient behavior and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve in a supervisory or lead role when requested.
• Conduct individual Life Coaching, psychoeducation, and supportive counseling in accordance with assigned patients’ Master Treatment Plan goals.
• Lead or co-lead group therapy sessions related to leisure skills, life skills, and psychoeducation.
• Lead or actively participate in managing acute behavioral episodes using approved de-escalation techniques, such as CPI.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED