Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), PRN

Job Summary

Your Experience Matters
Cottonwood Springs 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. As a Behavioral Health Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

About the Role

Responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN, by ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered, patients are supervised, that safety is maintained, and patients and guests are treated with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Supports the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN
• Ensures that the schedule/program is consistently delivered
• Supervises patients
• Maintains safety
• Treats patients and guests with respect and dignity

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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 within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact
• Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Licenses: Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle
• Certifications: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact, Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact
• Training: Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health principles
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Varies