Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Columbus Springs Dublin, a Lifepoint Health behavioral health hospital in Dublin, OH, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). You will monitor patients, assist with care activities and group sessions, and report changes to the RN to ensure safe, therapeutic care.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, and teamwork within a 72-bed inpatient program addressing mental health and addiction challenges. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Columbus area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through patient checks and supervision.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, and assist with group activities.
• Promote a therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions.
• Document patient property at admission/discharge and perform unit safety checks.
• Encourage daily living activities and co-facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Orient new staff and ensure policy-compliant documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs Dublin ispartofLifepoint 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 (BHT) 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

Columbus Springs Dublin is a behavioral health hospital located in Dublin, OH, a suburb in the northwest area of Columbus, OH. We provide inpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges.

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

Applicants should have 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 or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

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-and-long-term disability, paid family leave and paid 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.

More about Columbus Springs Dublin:

Columbus Springs Dublin is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Columbus, OH. We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Patrial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

EEOC Statement

\"Columbus Springs Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Columbus Springs Dublinis 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.