Jobs · OTHR · Texas

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.

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