Behavioral Health Technician: Growth & Hands-on Care

Cottonwood Springs; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Springs, a LifePoint behavioral health hospital in Topeka, KS, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adult and senior patients in inpatient and outpatient programs.

You will monitor patient safety, document behaviors, assist with activities of daily living, lead or support therapeutic groups, reinforce treatment plans under the direction of RNs and therapists, de-escalate crises using trauma-informed techniques, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Support adult and senior patients in inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Monitor patient safety and document behaviors.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Lead or support therapeutic groups.
• Reinforce treatment plans under supervision of RNs and therapists.
• De-escalate crises using trauma-informed techniques.
• Maintain a secure, clean environment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety and document behaviors.
• Assist with daily living activities and support routines.
• Lead or support therapeutic groups and activities.
• Reinforce treatment plans with patients under supervision.
• De-escalate crises using trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment on unit.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other staff.

Skills

Patient safety

Behavior documentation

Activities of daily living

Group facilitation

Crisis de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Cottonwood Springs, a LifePoint behavioral health hospital in Topeka, KS, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adult and senior patients in inpatient and outpatient programs.

You will monitor patient safety, document behaviors, assist with activities of daily living, lead or support therapeutic groups, reinforce treatment plans under the direction of RNs and therapists, de-escalate crises using trauma-informed techniques, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.