Behavioral Health Technician - Safe Milieu & Patient Care

Lifepoint Health®; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off & disability benefits

Tuition assistance and 401(k) with 회사매

Job summary

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital (Lifepoint Health network) is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician to support safe patient care and milieu management in a psychiatric setting. The role includes patient checks, monitoring, and assisting with RN-led tasks, with duties extending to admissions and off-unit activities.

Cheerful team environment with benefits and opportunities for professional development. Requires CPR and CPI within 30 days, valid driver's license, and 21+ age.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observation and maintenance of a safe milieu through patient checks and safety monitoring.
• Adheres to tasks delegated by the RN related to patient care including vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrates effective milieu management skills to promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompanies patients to off-unit activities such as meals, breaks, visits and appointments.
• Reports changes, medical or psychiatric, to the RN.
• Assists with admission processes including belongings inventory and vital signs.

Skills

Behavioral Health Tech

Observation

Safety Monitoring

Education

High school degree

Job description

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital (Lifepoint Health network) is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician to support safe patient care and milieu management in a psychiatric setting. The role includes patient checks, monitoring, and assisting with RN-led tasks, with duties extending to admissions and off-unit activities.

Cheerful team environment with benefits and opportunities for professional development. Requires CPR and CPI within 30 days, valid driver's license, and 21+ age.