Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN at Lifepoint Health

Mayfield, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Maintaining Therapeutic Environment, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Diagnostic Procedures Assistance, Therapeutic Interventions Assistance, Observation, Behavior Recording, Reporting Patient Changes, Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Minimal Supervision Work, Stress Management, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center. Where We Are: Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history. Why Choose Us: * Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees * Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees * Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants * Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program * Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program * And much more… Position Summary: Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment Essential functions: Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. Provides or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School diploma Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 45 days Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EEOC Statement: Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of nursing staff, the technician provides direct patient care and assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Essential functions include assisting patients with daily living activities, providing care during procedures, observing and recording patient behavior, and reporting condition changes to nursing staff.