Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Columbus Springs Dublin, a Lifepoint Health behavioral health hospital in Dublin, OH, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). You will monitor patients, assist with care activities and group sessions, and report changes to the RN to ensure safe, therapeutic care.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, and teamwork within a 72-bed inpatient program addressing mental health and addiction challenges. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Columbus area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through patient checks and supervision.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, and assist with group activities.
• Promote a therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions.
• Document patient property at admission/discharge and perform unit safety checks.
• Encourage daily living activities and co-facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Orient new staff and ensure policy-compliant documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Columbus Springs Dublin, a Lifepoint Health behavioral health hospital in Dublin, OH, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). You will monitor patients, assist with care activities and group sessions, and report changes to the RN to ensure safe, therapeutic care.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, and teamwork within a 72-bed inpatient program addressing mental health and addiction challenges. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Columbus area.