Behavioral Health Technician

Wilson Medical; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. in Wilson, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to support patients in-person. The role involves assisting with ADLs, providing direct patient care and crisis intervention, and closely observing patient behavior to inform care plans.

The position is PRN and in-person within hospital settings, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training. Requirements include CNA certification and High School Diploma or Equivalent, plus BLS and Handle with Care within 45 days of

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• BLS within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care within 45 days.

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.
• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Skills

ADL assistance

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Job description

Schedule: PRN

Job Location Type: In-person

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier®.

How you'll contribute

A Behavioral Health Tech 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:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• 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.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licenses

• CNA Required

Certifications

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

Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.