Behavioral Health Technician: Compassionate Care & Safety

Lifepoint Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth Support

Well-being programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Highland Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in the Cleveland area to support safe patient care and a therapeutic milieu. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities, document care, and collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and well‑being.

Qualities like critical thinking, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and CPR/de‑escalation skills are valued; HS diploma or GED

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through patient checks and supervision.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, and assist with group education.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions and belongings inventory.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift.
• Encourage or assist activities of daily living and facilitate psychoeducational/therapeutic groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and maintain program knowledge.
• Orient new staff and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team per policy.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Highland Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in the Cleveland area to support safe patient care and a therapeutic milieu. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities, document care, and collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and well‑being.

Qualities like critical thinking, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and CPR/de‑escalation skills are valued; HS diploma or GED