Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

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About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a part-time, day-shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). The role supports patient safety and care in a behavioral health setting by monitoring patients, maintaining a safe milieu, completing tasks delegated by registered nurses, and assisting with admissions and patient activities. The schedule is 2x12-hour shifts, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekends. The position may require flexible hours and overtime.

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 old.
• 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.
• High school degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe patient milieu through patient checks and safety monitoring, including 15-minute checks, contraband monitoring, assessment for changes in condition, and line-of-sight or one-on-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, out-of-building activities, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes in patients to the RN.
• Assist with admissions, including inventorying belongings, unit visitation, 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