Behavioral Health Technician — Day Shift

Lifepoint Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will work under the RN, perform vital sign checks, assist with activities of daily living, and help with admissions while ensuring patient safety and effective communication with the care team.

You will participate in psychoeducational groups and apply de-escalation techniques as needed, contributing to compassionate, patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire; De-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment through observations, safety checks, and one-to-one supervision as needed.
• Monitors patients and promptly reports changes to nursing staff.
• Obtains vital signs, collects specimens, documents care, and performs delegated patient care activities.
• Assists with patient admissions, including belongings inventory and safety assessments.
• Encourages and assists patients with activities of daily living and self-care.
• Accompanies patients to meals, appointments, and approved off-unit visits.
• Facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Applies crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to support safety.
• Performs environmental and safety rounds to maintain a therapeutic setting.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to support individualized care plans.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic communication

Calm under crisis

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will work under the RN, perform vital sign checks, assist with activities of daily living, and help with admissions while ensuring patient safety and effective communication with the care team.

You will participate in psychoeducational groups and apply de-escalation techniques as needed, contributing to compassionate, patient-centered care in a