Behavioral Health Technician

National Park Medical Center; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR, is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech for our Senior Care unit. The role supports therapeutic activities, supervises patients, and helps maintain a safe, dignified environment under RN direction.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS, CPR/de-escalation cert within 30 days, and experience in psychiatric/geriatric settings. CNA preferred. This is a full-time, in-person position with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required.
• Handle with Care within six months of hire.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience in 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.
• Nursing assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks and supervision.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, assist with group education, monitor patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and escort patients to meals and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions and vitals.
• Document patient property at admission/discharge and conduct unit safety checks.
• Assist with activities of daily living and cofacilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and follow program protocols.
• Orient new staff and ensure documentation per policy.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS within 30 days

Handle with Care within 6 months

Behavioral Health experience preferred

Psychiatric health-care facility exp.

CPR and de-escalation cert within 30d

CNA preferred

Job description

Schedule: FT Days - 3x12/hr shifts (7a-7p)

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Hot Springs, AR

Your Experience Matters.

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.

More About Our Team

In the Senior Care unit, provide support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the registered nurse by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity.

Essential Functions

• 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 cofacilitate 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.

How You'll Contribute

A Behavioral Health Tech who excels in this role:

• Will assist in meeting the needs of behavioral health patients.
• Maintain constant direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s).
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

What We're Looking For

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Handle with Care within six months of hire.
• Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• Certifications: CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
• License: CNA is preferred

EEOC Statement

National Park Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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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.