Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - BH Adult

Lifepoint Health; Paris (KY); 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

Free Parking

Job summary

CenterPoint Health - Paris is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the Adult Behavioral Health unit. The role supports patient monitoring, daily living activities, and crisis intervention under RN supervision in a structured setting.

The position offers full-time days with a 3 x 12-hour shift schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health. High school diploma and BLS/Handle with Care certifications within specified timelines are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Handle with Care certification required within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assist in ensuring optimal patient care.
• Observe patients, document behaviors and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist patients with hygiene, meals, routines and basic care.
• Follow clinicians' care plans and support therapeutic activities.
• De-escalate crises and respond to behavioral or emotional events.
• Document patient progress and communicate with nurses, therapists and care team.

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Handle with Care certification

Job description

CenterPoint Health - Paris

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Behavioral Health, Adult
Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health, a part of Lifepoint Health, is a regional healthcare provider serving communities across Central Kentucky, including the nine-county region of Greater Lexington. Formed in 2026 by the joining of four community hospitals - Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris, Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester and Georgetown Community Hospital in Georgetown - Centerpoint Health comprises nearly 1700 team members guided by a mission of making communities healthier.

More about our team

At Centerpoint Health's Paris Behavioral Health Adolescent Unit, our team is passionate about supporting adolescents through some of life's most challenging moments. We provide compassionate, individualized behavioral health care in a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, healing, and personal growth. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to support patients and their families while promoting positive outcomes and emotional well-being. Team members are encouraged to collaborate, build meaningful patient connections, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in our community.

How you'll contribute

A Behavioral Health Technician who excels in this role:

• Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.
• Patient Monitoring & Safety: Observe patients closely, document behaviors, and ensure a safe, secure environment.
• Support Daily Living Activities: Assist patients with hygiene, meals, routines, and basic care needs.
• Implement Treatment Plans: Follow care plans developed by clinicians, including leading or supporting therapeutic activities.
• Crisis Intervention: De-escalate situations and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional crises.
• Documentation & Communication: Record patient progress and communicate updates to nurses, therapists, and the care team.

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 for full-time and part-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.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:

• Nursing Assistant Certificate (SRNA/CNA) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
• Handle with Care certification required within 7 days of hire

More about Centerpoint - Paris

Centerpoint - Paris is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Centerpoint - Paris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Centerpoint - Paris iscommitted 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.