Behavioral Health Technician
Lifepoint Health® · Carrollton, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
As a Behavioral Health Technician at Carrollton Springs, you will play a vital role in supporting our psychosocial model of care, which aims to decrease suicide rates, addiction-related deaths, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. You will contribute to a collaborative work environment while providing compassionate care to adults aged 18+, active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk frontline professionals.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties to support nursing administration, including reviewing daily staffing needs and calculating requirements based on patient acuity.
- Supervise Patient Sitters, including determining and coordinating staffing assignments, recruitment, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Assess and ensure quality of services delivered, facilitate staff development programs, and ensure staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies.
- Compose, type, and transcribe correspondence, forms, reports, and other written communications.
- Receive, screen, and route visitors and telephone calls; respond to, escalate, and follow up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events, and appointments; maintain assigned calendars.
- Maintain files, office equipment, and order and stock supplies.
- Perform or assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
- Additional duties as assigned and needed.
Requirements
- 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.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
- CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment prior to any patient contact.
Schedule
- 3x12, Nights (7p-7a)
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.