Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others.

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.
• Reports 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation.

Benefits

We offer multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO includes life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Professional Development offers higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being includes mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Education

Preferred: High school degree.

Additional Requirements

• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required.

EEOC Statement

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital 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, 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.