Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Nights

Kindred Healthcare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking passionate team members for a night shift role at Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital. This position focuses on providing compassionate behavioral health services including crisis stabilization and individual patient care. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, relevant certifications like BLS and CPI, and experience in psychiatric settings. Join our team to make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to community well-being.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Able to conduct individual and group psycho-education sessions.
• Capable of implementing Master Treatment Plan interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional analyses of patient behavior.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team.
• Monitor patient safety and the unit.

Skills

Behavioral analysis

Patient safety monitoring

Psycho-education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS

CPI

Job description

Night Shift

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, 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 matters - providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tampa, Florida, 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

What you will do in this role:

• Responsible for conducting functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the Master Treatment Plan and implementing appropriate interventions from the plan.
• Conducts individual and group psycho-education, leisure activities and life- skill training and coaching for all patients.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients and of the unit.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS, CPI
• 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.