Behavioral Health Technician (PRN) - Crisis & Patient Care

Addiction And Mental Health Services; Lucedale (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Expanded Coverage

Mental Health Support

Student Loan Repayment

Retirement Benefits

Generous PTO

Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time

Job summary

Bradford Health Services in Lucedale, MS, invites applications for a PRN Behavioral Health Technician. You will work under clinical supervision, performing assessments, direct care, and crisis management to safeguard patient safety and progress.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, discharge planning collaboration, and supporting patients with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) using evidence-based techniques in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Behavioral Health Technician training preferred.
• Experience in clinical documentation and patient care within a mental/behavioral health setting.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ability to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting clinical assessments and monitoring patient behavior to identify needs and progress.
• Provide direct patient care and support, including crisis intervention during acute episodes.
• Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Support patients with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) by applying therapeutic techniques and ensuring a safe environment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Behavioral Health Technician training program

Associate degree or higher (psychology / social work / nursing)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Bradford Health Services in Lucedale, MS, invites applications for a PRN Behavioral Health Technician. You will work under clinical supervision, performing assessments, direct care, and crisis management to safeguard patient safety and progress.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, discharge planning collaboration, and supporting patients with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) using evidence-based techniques in a structured setting.