Impactful Forensic Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off & PTO plans

Tuition assistance and career growth

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital - Forensic Unit is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support a highly structured, secure unit for patients involved with the legal system. The BHT helps with observation, safety monitoring, vitals, and documentation under RN supervision, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, 15-minute checks, defining patient needs, and escorting patients to activities.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school degree preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. Valid driver’s license with favorable MVR; proof of insurance when using personal or hospital vehicle. Must be at least 21 and able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for observation and maintenance of safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.: completes 15-minute checks, monitors for contraband, evaluates for change in condition, and provides line of sight or one on one care as directed.
• Adheres to tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrates effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompanies patients to off unit activities, i.e. meals, outside breaks, off unit visits, out-of-building activities and appointments
• Responsible for reporting to all changes, medical or psychiatric, to RN.
• Assists with the admission process to include belongings inventory, visitation to unit, vital signs, and other duties as delegated.

Skills

Observation

Safety monitoring

Documentation

Vital signs

Patient assistance

Education

High school degree

Job description

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital - Forensic Unit is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support a highly structured, secure unit for patients involved with the legal system. The BHT helps with observation, safety monitoring, vitals, and documentation under RN supervision, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, 15-minute checks, defining patient needs, and escorting patients to activities.