Behavioral Health Technician

Columbus Springs; Dublin (OH); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Résumé du poste

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support Columbus Springs Dublin in Dublin, OH.

This full-time day-shift role focuses on maintaining a safe environment, performing delegated clinical tasks, and promoting a therapeutic milieu for patients with psychiatric and related needs. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical thinking, can work with minimal supervision, and holds CPR/de-escalation certification or has plan to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal-supervis

CPR and de-escalation certification

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs Dublin ispartof 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 (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

What sets our team apart is the people. We are a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Every role contributes to our mission, and every team member is valued for the unique strengths they bring. Here, you'll find opportunities to grow, build meaningful relationships, and be part of something bigger than yourself.

How you'll contribute

ABehavioral Health Technician (BHT) who excels in this role:

• 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.

Schedule: Full-time Day 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 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 Dublin, 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."