Behavioral Health Technician III – Night Shift

Lifepoint Health®; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Team oriented

Career growth

Job summary

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationwide network delivering behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) role supports patients on the night shift, working with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, recovery, and compassionate care in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under licensed staff, maintaining a therapeutic environment, routine observations, assisting with activities of daily living,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS Certification within established timeframe.
• CPI certification preferred or obtained during orientation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under licensed nursing staff.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
• Conduсts routine patient observations and documents findings.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Facilitates patient engagement in therapies and activities.
• Implements de-escalation techniques during crises.
• Supports treatment goals and care plans.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborates with nurses, therapists, physicians, and the team.
• Participates in ongoing education and safety training.

Skills

Communication

Crisis response

Observation

Teamwork

Behavioral health knowledge

Professional boundaries

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationwide network delivering behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) role supports patients on the night shift, working with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, recovery, and compassionate care in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under licensed staff, maintaining a therapeutic environment, routine observations, assisting with activities of daily living,