Behavioral Health Technician — Night Shift, Impactful Care

Columbus Springs; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance & loan support

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Columbus Springs Dublin is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support inpatient psychiatric care in Dublin, OH. You will monitor patient safety, assist with vital signs, and help with group activities within a therapeutic milieu.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire. Experience in psychiatric healthcare is preferred; full-time night shifts are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one‑on‑one supervision as needed.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, assist with group education, and monitor patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments.
• Report all medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to ensure a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff to the unit, document in the medical record, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation Certification

Job description

Columbus Springs Dublin is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support inpatient psychiatric care in Dublin, OH. You will monitor patient safety, assist with vital signs, and help with group activities within a therapeutic milieu.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire. Experience in psychiatric healthcare is preferred; full-time night shifts are available.