Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

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About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a part-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for an evening shift. The BHT helps maintain a safe treatment environment and supports patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Duties include monitoring patients, supporting admissions, accompanying patients to activities and appointments, and reporting changes in patients’ medical or psychiatric conditions. The schedule is listed as 2x12, nights, with rotating weekends; the posting also notes that flexible hours and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); proof of insurance is 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, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• 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 in patients’ conditions to the RN.
• Assist with admissions, including inventorying belongings, visitation to the unit, taking 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 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: No Education Listed