Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Russellville, Arkansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician assists patients with daily living activities and provides direct care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. They are responsible for observing patient behavior, reporting changes to nursing staff, and providing crisis intervention to maintain safety.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 months of experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting. You are also expected to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications within 45 days of hire.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CNA

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Handle with Care (HWC)

Job Description

Saint Mary's Regional Health System - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801
Behavioral Health Technician
Job Type: Full Time – Nights
Schedule: Weekends May Vary

Your experience matters:
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team:
Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. 
Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.

How you'll contribute:
A Behavioral Health Technician who excels in this role:
•    Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
•    Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
•    Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
•    Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
•    Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
•    Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
•    Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
•    Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
•    Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
•    Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
License: CNA Preferred
Experience: 6 months in a mental health/psychiatric position.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire


Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET

More about Saint Mary’s Regional Health System
Saint Mary’s Regional Health System offers community focused healthcare services in Russellville; AR. Saint Mary’s 170-bed acute care hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services.
Russellville, overlooking 34,000-acre Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, is renowned for its bass fishing and a state park has two locations providing everything needed for an enjoyable outing. Mount Nebo State Park offers spectacular views of the River Valley. Arkansas Tech University provides cultural and sporting events throughout the year.


Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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