Electroconvulsive Therapy Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Conroe, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodland Springs is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support its therapeutic milieu under the direction of a registered nurse. The role involves delivering scheduled programs, supervising patients, maintaining a safe environment, and treating patients and guests with dignity. The position is PRN, with 8-hour shifts scheduled from 6 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. Woodland Springs is a behavioral health hospital in Conroe, Texas, providing inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the registered nurse and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to maintain a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff members to the unit and document in the medical record according to policy.
• Provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
• Comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

• Education Level: High school or GED