Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Conroe, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Changes® Woodland Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support its outpatient mental health treatment programs in Conroe, Texas. The role supports the therapeutic milieu under the direction of a registered nurse by delivering scheduled programs, supervising patients, maintaining a safe environment, and treating patients and guests with dignity. The position is PRN, with varied 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and/or 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with occasional Saturday shifts until 1 p.m.

The technician observes and monitors patients, performs delegated care tasks, helps facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, supports activities of daily living, and reports medical or psychiatric changes to the RN. The role also includes admission and discharge support, documentation, unit safety checks, orienting new staff, maintaining files and office equipment, and ordering and stocking supplies.

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and de-escalation certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the registered nurse and ensure scheduled programs are delivered.
• Observe patients and maintain safety through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to maintain a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, and provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
• Comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines.
• Maintain files and office equipment and order and stock supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at multiple levels 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED