Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Columbus Springs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

UKG Wallet for earned wage access

Job summary

Join a compassionate behavioral health team in Columbus, OH, as a Behavioral Health Technician. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on patient care and community health. You will be responsible for monitoring patients, ensuring safety, and assisting nursing staff with various tasks. With a commitment to improving lives, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health and substance use treatment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a flexible schedule that prioritizes your well-being while you help others on their journey to recovery.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred with experience in psychiatric healthcare.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and maintain a safe environment through regular checks.
• Assist RNs with vital signs, documentation, and patient monitoring.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Crisis Prevention

Effective Communication

Milieu Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPR Certification

Crisis Prevention Training (CPI)

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Full-time: 3 days/week, 7pm-7am

Columbus Springs East, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters – providing quality patient care. Join our team in Columbus, OH to build a career that touches lives.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• UKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

What you will do in this role:

• Responsible for observation and maintenance of safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.: completes 15-minute checks, monitors for contraband, evaluates for change in condition, and provides line of sight or one-on-one care as directed.
• Adheres to tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrates effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompanies patients to off-unit activities, i.e., meals, outside breaks, off-unit visits, out-of-building activities, and appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients preferred.
• Will require valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital-owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.