Behavioral Health Technician at Lifepoint Health

Lafayette, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Supervision, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Vital Signs Monitoring, Documentation, Group Education Assistance, Safety Monitoring, Therapeutic Environment Maintenance, Patient Support, Psychoeducational Group Facilitation, Contraband Searches, Daily Living Activities Assistance, New Staff Orientation, Interdisciplinary Team Feedback, OSHA Compliance, CDC Guidelines Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Behavioral Health Technician Position Summary Provides support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the registered nurse by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity. Essential Functions Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one‑on‑one supervision as needed. Perform delegated tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients. Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments. Report all medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs. Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to ensure a clean, therapeutic environment. Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co‑facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines. Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols. Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer FLSA Status: Non‑exempt Works in a psychiatric hospital setting providing care across shifts and populations. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred. Certifications: CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides support to the therapeutic milieu by supervising patients, maintaining safety, and ensuring scheduled programs are delivered. They also assist with patient care tasks and promote a positive therapeutic environment.