Behavioral Health Tech: Compassionate Care Crisis Response

Lifepoint Health®; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients in a focused psychiatric unit. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, daily living activities, and safety, with direct collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and CNA preferred, plus BLS and HWC certifications. This full-time daytime position may require weekends; comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA preferred is a plus.
• Experience: 6 months in mental health/psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care and interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior; notifies nursing staff of changes.
• Provides crisis intervention on the unit and over the phone when needed.
• Follows Code of Conduct and hospital policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Clear communication

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma

CNA preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Handle with Care (HWC)

Job description

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients in a focused psychiatric unit. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, daily living activities, and safety, with direct collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and CNA preferred, plus BLS and HWC certifications. This full-time daytime position may require weekends; comprehensive benefits apply.