Behavioral Health Technician - Forensic Unit

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

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About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital’s Forensic Unit provides specialized inpatient behavioral health services to individuals involved with the legal or criminal justice system who need psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment. In this structured, secure setting, the Behavioral Health Technician supports patient safety and care through observation, monitoring, delegated clinical tasks, therapeutic milieu management, and assistance with admissions. The role contributes to evidence-based, individualized, patient-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• High school degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and proof of insurance are required when using a personal or hospital-owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) must be completed 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 of age.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Where applicable, obtain and maintain agency affiliation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks and safety monitoring, including completing 15-minute checks, monitoring for contraband, assessing changes in condition, and providing line-of-sight or one-to-one care as directed.
• Complete tasks delegated by the RN, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting, providing group education, and monitoring patients.
• Use effective milieu management skills to promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompany patients to off-unit activities, including meals, outside breaks, visits, activities outside the building, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes in patients to the RN.
• Assist with admissions, including inventorying belongings, orienting patients to unit visitation, taking vital signs, and performing other delegated duties.

Benefits

• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed