Behavioral Health Technician

LifePoint Health; Sanford (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

LifePoint Health seeks a Behavioral Health Tech to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, direct patient care, and contributing to safety through crisis intervention and observation.

The position emphasizes teamwork with nursing staff, accurate reporting, and participation in care plans aligned with patient needs and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BLS within 45 days of hire; HWC within 45 days of hire.
• CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities; reports changes to nursing staff and suggests treatment-plan modifications.
• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Observation & reporting

ADLs assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Central Carolina Hospital is part of 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 Tech 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.

How you’ll contribute

A Behavioral Health Tech joining who excels in this role:

• 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.

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:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage —tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company 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 learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) Must have within 45 days of hire
• High School diploma or equivalent required
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EEOC Statement

“Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”