Behavioral Health Technician - Compassionate Patient Care

Marshall Health; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Health in Huntington, WV seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to support patients and work with psychiatrists to implement treatment plans. You will monitor patients, document observations, provide emotional support, and help maintain a safe environment in a fast-paced medical setting.

The role involves assisting with assessments and administrative tasks, communicating effectively with the care team, and ensuring patients receive dignified, empathetic care throughout their

Qualifications

• Certification or associate's degree in behavioral health.
• Experience in a mental health facility is a plus.
• Monitor patients and record observations.
• Carry out treatment plans prescribed by professionals.
• Provide emotional support and ensure a safe environment.
• Alert professionals in emergencies.
• Accurate reporting on patient progress.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Diffuse crisis situations when needed.
• Good physical fitness and acute observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual treatment plans prescribed by professionals.
• Monitor patients and record observations.
• Report back on each patient’s progress and concerns.
• Ensure patients have a safe and supportive environment.
• Diffuse situations where patients pose risk to themselves or others.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Alert medical staff to intervene in emergencies.
• Carry out assessments and administrative tasks.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication

Observation skills

Empathy

Physical fitness

Crisis diffusion

Dignity & respect

Team collaboration

Education

Certification or associate's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Marshall Health in Huntington, WV seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to support patients and work with psychiatrists to implement treatment plans. You will monitor patients, document observations, provide emotional support, and help maintain a safe environment in a fast-paced medical setting.

The role involves assisting with assessments and administrative tasks, communicating effectively with the care team, and ensuring patients receive dignified, empathetic care throughout their