Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Johnstown, PA seeks a Mental Health Tech to support patient care under nursing supervision, helping with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, observation of behavior, reporting changes to the team, and crisis intervention to ensure safety. CNA preferred and BLS training due within 45 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care, diagnostics and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Provides crisis intervention to maintain safety on the unit.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Works with minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Preferred

Job description

11144 - MENTAL HEALTH TECH

Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Reports to: Senior Behavioral Health Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required

License: CNA Preferred

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire

Required Skills

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.

Essential Functions

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Non-Essential Functions

Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.