Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, TX

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Rock Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide patient care in its behavioral health hospital in Georgetown, Texas. The role supports inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programming for people facing mental health and addiction challenges, including adolescents, adults, active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk frontline professionals. The care philosophy is based on a psychosocial model and emphasizes a collaborative environment and quality patient care.

Under RN direction, the technician performs delegated care tasks, monitors patients, supports admissions and discharges, maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu, and assists with therapeutic and psychoeducational groups. The technician participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and helps orient, mentor, and train colleagues. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Valid driver's license and a 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) within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tasks delegated by the RN, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, facilitating group education, and monitoring patients.
• Manage the milieu effectively 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, visitation, and vital signs.
• Document property at admission and discharge, conduct safety checks, and promote a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and maintain knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Orient and mentor new staff, serve as a preceptor, and train colleagues in group facilitation and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Use therapeutic communication, assess patient needs related to chemical dependency, and document plans of care from admission through discharge.
• Participate in treatment planning as part of the interdisciplinary team and perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as a member of the planning team under RN direction and act as a resource and role model for other staff.

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 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED