Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • McKinney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Collin Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing administration at its behavioral health hospital in McKinney, Texas. The role includes reviewing daily staffing needs, coordinating and supervising patient sitter assignments, addressing staffing shortages, and supporting the recruitment, training, coaching, and development of Patient Sitters. It also involves administrative and office duties, including preparing correspondence and reports, managing communications and schedules, maintaining files and equipment, and ordering supplies.

The position works a 3x12 day schedule, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Collin Springs provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment for children and adolescents aged 11 and older, and adults aged 18 and older. The organization describes a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling, and offers benefits and employee development opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a stressful environment, and to take appropriate action.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily staffing needs, calculate staffing requirements using flexible staffing patterns and patient acuity, and maintain related records.
• Supervise Patient Sitters and determine, coordinate, and oversee their staffing assignments.
• Review staffing levels and address shortages using the flexible staffing plan as a guide.
• Notify the appropriate Director in a timely manner when staffing issues are anticipated or occur.
• Recruit, direct, orient, train, coach, and mentor Patient Sitters.
• Perform or assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assess and ensure the quality of services delivered and facilitate staff development programs.
• Ensure staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Compose, type, and transcribe correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials, and other written communications.
• Receive, screen, and route visitors and telephone calls; respond to, escalate, and follow up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events, and appointments, and maintain assigned calendars.
• Maintain files and office equipment and order and stock supplies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and needed.

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 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.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED