Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth Support

Well-being programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Highland Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in the Cleveland area to support safe patient care and a therapeutic milieu. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities, document care, and collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and well‑being.

Qualities like critical thinking, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and CPR/de‑escalation skills are valued; HS diploma or GED

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.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through patient checks and supervision.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, and assist with group education.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions and belongings inventory.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift.
• Encourage or assist activities of daily living and facilitate psychoeducational/therapeutic groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and maintain program knowledge.
• Orient new staff and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team per policy.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your experience matters

Highland Springs 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

Highland Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Highland Hills, OH, part of the greater Cleveland area. We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges.

Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

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

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 GED 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.

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 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

\"Highland Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Highland Springs Behavioral Health Hospitalis 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.