Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas, is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for a day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts, with weekends varying. The BHT supports patients with activities of daily living and helps provide direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. The role includes observing and documenting patient behavior and activities, notifying nursing staff of changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional condition, and suggesting treatment-plan modifications. The BHT also provides crisis intervention by phone and on the unit to help maintain safety. Employees are expected to follow the LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant company and division policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of behavioral health experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 45 days of hire.
• Handle with Care (HWC) certification required within 45 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• CNA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
• Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggest modifications to treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
• Review and comply with the LifePoint Code of Conduct and relevant company and division policies and procedures.

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