Behavioral Health Technician - Forensic Unit

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

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About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician for its Forensic Unit. The position provides support in a structured, secure inpatient behavioral health setting serving people involved with the legal or criminal justice system who need psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment. The team uses evidence-based therapies, medication management, individualized treatment planning, and interdisciplinary care, with an emphasis on safety, therapeutic engagement, compassionate patient-centered treatment, recovery, and preparation for the next level of care.

The Behavioral Health Technician observes patients and helps maintain a safe milieu, carries out patient-care tasks delegated by the RN, supports positive patient experiences, accompanies patients to activities and appointments, reports medical or psychiatric changes, and assists with admissions. The role is full-time, night shift, and a union position.

Requirements

• High school degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license, favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and proof of insurance 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 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, evaluating changes in condition, and providing line-of-sight or one-on-one care as directed.
• Complete 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 to the RN.
• Assist with admissions, including belongings inventory, visitation 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED