Behavioral Health Technician – Growth, Benefits & Impact

Lifepoint Health; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician. You will provide direct patient care under nursing supervision, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

Responsibilities include observing and recording patient behavior, reporting changes to the nursing staff, and offering crisis intervention on unit and during incoming calls to support safety and treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; years of relevant experience may substitute for education.
• BLS-HSP certification required.
• 1 year of mental health experience or education.
• 3 years mental health experience preferred.
• Ability to think critically and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports changes in condition to nursing staff and suggests treatment plan modifications.
• Provides crisis intervention on unit and for incoming calls to maintain safety.

Skills

Direct patient care

Observation

Crisis intervention

Daily living assistance

Documentation

Education

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HSP)

Job description

Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician. You will provide direct patient care under nursing supervision, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

Responsibilities include observing and recording patient behavior, reporting changes to the nursing staff, and offering crisis intervention on unit and during incoming calls to support safety and treatment goals.