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 full-time night-shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). The role supports patient safety and care in a behavioral health setting by monitoring patients, maintaining a safe milieu, carrying out tasks delegated by registered nurses, and assisting with admissions and patient activities. The position may require flexible hours and overtime. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Requirements

• High school degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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) required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• Complete additional age-specific training within 30 days of employment as required.
• Where applicable, obtain and maintain agency affiliation.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe milieu through patient checks and safety monitoring, including 15-minute checks, monitoring for contraband, observing 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, off-unit visits, out-of-building activities, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes in patients to the RN.
• Assist with admissions, including belongings inventory, visitation to the unit, 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 coverage.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed