Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial Growth & Education

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Resumo da oferta

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support inpatient and PHP/IOP services. You will monitor patient safety, assist with vital signs, documentation, and group education while providing a therapeutic milieu.

Requires a high school diploma, CPR and de-escalation certifications; associate degree preferred. Night shift, full-time with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Lifepoint Health network.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED is required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Certification in CPR and de-escalation is required within 30 days of employment.
• De-escalation instructor certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through patient checks and supervision.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, and assist group education.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals and appointments.
• Report changes to the RN and assist with admissions and belongings inventory.
• Document patient property and conduct unit safety checks each shift.
• Encourage activities of daily living and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Orient new staff and ensure policy-compliant documentation.

Conhecimentos

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

De-escalation instructor certification

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health HospitalispartofLifepoint Health,a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aBehavioral Health Technician (BHT)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking 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

Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Columbus, OH. Our programs include inpatient mental health treatment, inpatient substance use treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How you'll contribute

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks such as 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 all medical or psychiatric changes to the RN 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 ensure a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and 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, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
• One years of experience in safely managing patient behaviors preferred.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation instructor certification preferred.

Schedule: Full-time Night Shift

Whyjoin us

We believethat 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 andpart-time employees.
• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life, accident, criticalillness, hospital indemnity insurance, short-andlong-term disability, paid family leaveandpaid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation and certification tuitionassistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement packageandcompany 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 learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.