Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Saint Mary's Regional Health System - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801
Behavioral health Technician
Job Type: Full Time - Various Shifts
Schedule: Various Shifts

Your experience matters:
Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
Reports to: Senior Behavioral Health Director
FLSA: Non-exempt

More About Our Team:
At Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, 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 Behavioral Health tech, 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.
Saint Mary's Regional Health System offers community focused healthcare services in Russellville; AR. Saint Mary's 170-bed acute care hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services.
Russellville, overlooking 34,000-acre Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, is renowned for its bass fishing and a state park has two locations providing everything needed for an enjoyable outing. Mount Nebo State Park offers spectacular views of the River Valley. Arkansas Tech University provides cultural and sporting events throughout the year.

How you'll contribute:
Required Skills:
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. 
Essential Functions:
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
Non-Essential Functions:
Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
-    Comprehensive 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.

What we're looking for:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
License: CNA Preferred
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire

Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing [email protected]

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.