Behavioral Health Technician - Growth, Impact & Education

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Hospital is seeking a dedicated Health Support professional to assist in planning and delivering patient care within a psychiatric inpatient setting. You will engage in direct care activities, document interactions, and support the treatment team under RN supervision, contributing to safe, effective patient outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and minimum healthcare-related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and required experience in related human services field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare, social services, or related field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt to emergencies.
• BLS certification upon hire (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Documents client behaviors observed during shift and charts into the electronic medical records.
• Accepts emergency/crisis calls and triages according to urgency and staff assignment.
• Assists residents in activities of daily living and supports treatment plan goals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team discussions and contributes to treatment planning.
• Supports orientation of new personnel and ongoing professional practice.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic milieu

Documentation

Crisis triage

ADL support

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

College coursework

Job description

Lehigh Valley Hospital is seeking a dedicated Health Support professional to assist in planning and delivering patient care within a psychiatric inpatient setting. You will engage in direct care activities, document interactions, and support the treatment team under RN supervision, contributing to safe, effective patient outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and minimum healthcare-related experience.