Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Iredell Behavioral Health | 5 Traditions | FT

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a staff member to initiate group activities, conduct psycho-educational classes, and provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. You will assist in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and develop patient relationships to support wellness across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

The role emphasizes de-escalation skills, computer literacy, and collaboration with healthcare teams to promote patient learning and recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Direct patient care experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate computer and various patient care equipment.
• BLS certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association upon hire.
• De-escalation training required with proof of completion.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts group activities, conducts psycho-educational classes, provides direct care to patients under direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel.
• Assists nursing and clinical staff to maintain the therapeutic milieu.
• Interacts with patients to promote therapeutic environment to enhance wellness.
• Develops relationships focusing on helping patients identify and learn effective ways of dealing with social pressures and personal limitations.
• Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental limitations.
• Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental stages and learning processes.

Job description

Description

Initiates and conducts group activities, conducts psycho-educational classes, provides direct care to patients under direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel. Assists nursing and clinical staff to maintain the therapeutic milieu. Interacts with patients to promote therapeutic environment to enhance wellness. Develops relationships focusing on helping patients identify and learn effective ways of dealing with social pressures and personal limitations. Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental limitations. Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental stages and learning processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Direct patient care experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate computer and various patient care equipment.
• BLS certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association upon hire.
• De-escalation training required with proof of completion.