Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Job Title: Full Time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Location: Columbus Springs Dublin

Schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am

Hours Per Week: 36

Weekend Requirement: Every other

Your experience matters

At Columbus Springs Dublin, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a new employee joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

The BHT is responsible for conducting functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the Master Treatment Plan and implementing appropriate interventions from the plan. The BHT also conducts individual and group psycho-evaluations, leisure activities and life-skill training and coaching for all patients.

Essential Functions

• Observes and monitors patient's status according to patient monitoring standards, policies, and procedures. This may include completion of vital signs, weight log, intake and output, dietary intake, 15-minute round sheets, admission checklists, etc.
• Provides verbal and written input to nursing staff via ongoing reporting and end of shift report so patient's needs are prioritized
• Demonstrates proficiency and skill in providing care to patients including daily living activities, responses to codes, life coaching, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate information on patient's behaviors and progress to the interdisciplinary team
• Provide leadership and/or co-leadership of group therapy sessions related to leisure skills, life skills and psychoeducation

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• BLS and CPI certified
• 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred

EEOC Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment"

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.