Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / CNA

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health services

401(k) retirement package

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Hickory, NC, is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Tech (CNA I) to join our 81-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. The role involves supporting patients facing mental health challenges and providing compassionate care tailored to their needs.

Applicants should hold a current NA I license and have completed an accredited NA course. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, financial growth opportunities, and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current state NA I license.
• Preferably has one year of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient needs accurately.
• Provide care suitable for condition and age.
• Document medical necessity timely.
• Assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Basic Life Support certification

Education

Current state NA I license

Completed NA course from an accredited school

Job description

Overview

Schedule: 3x12+ Nights (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays

Job Location Type: In-person - South Campus

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.

More About Our Team

Join our team in an 81-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit. Staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Mental Health Technicians, Social Work Therapists, Recreational Therapists and Psychiatric Providers. Our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

How You\'ll Contribute

A Behavioral Health Tech (CNA I) who excels in this role:

• Accurately identifies patient needs
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for activities of daily living

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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part time employees to further education.

What We're Looking For

A compassionate nursing assistant dedicated to mental health and the well-being of the patients. Applicants should have a current state NA I license and completed NA course from an accredited school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

EEOC Statement

" Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional 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."

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.