Behavioral Health Tech - Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech for Lourdes Hospital to provide direct patient care under supervision, ensuring compassionate, quality service in a faith-based health system.

The role emphasizes coordination with nursing, accurate documentation, patient safety, screenings, and ongoing education within regulatory guidelines. A High School diploma is required; related degree and licensure milestones are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care.
• State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) preferred.
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) preferred.
• Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA) preferred.
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) preferred.
• Counselor in Training preferred.
• HS-BCP preferred.
• AAPT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision in accordance with regulations and hospital policies.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information.
• Documents patient care accurately, precisely and timely.
• Completes patient rounding and 15‑minute checks and safety companion services as assigned.
• Collects patient data and completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Participates in ongoing education and in‑service training.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech for Lourdes Hospital to provide direct patient care under supervision, ensuring compassionate, quality service in a faith-based health system.

The role emphasizes coordination with nursing, accurate documentation, patient safety, screenings, and ongoing education within regulatory guidelines. A High School diploma is required; related degree and licensure milestones are preferred.