Behavioral Health Technician - Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Columbus Springs; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

401(k) retirement plan

UKG Wallet access

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dublin, Ohio, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide compassionate care in a supportive environment. The role includes patient monitoring, safety checks, and assisting with daily activities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in mental health services.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric healthcare preferred.
• CPR certification and CPI training required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks.
• Follow delegated tasks from the RN, including vital signs and patient monitoring.
• Assist patients with off-unit activities like meals and appointments.

Skills

Observation

Milieu Management

Patient Monitoring

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PRN

• New competitive pay rates
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Supportive leadership and culture

PRN

Columbus Springs Dublin, 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 Dublin, Ohio, to build a career that touches lives.

Benefits:

• New competitive pay rates
• Various shift availabilities
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Supportive leadership and culture
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) retirement plan
  
  

What you will do in this role:

• Responsible for observation and maintenance of safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.: completes 15 minute checks, monitors for contraband, evaluates for change in condition, and provides line of sight or one on one care as directed.
• Adheres to tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrates effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompanies patients to off unit activities, i.e. meals, outside breaks, off unit visits, out-of-building activities and appointments
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Will require valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.