Behavioral Health Technician

Central Carolina Hospital 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 Technician joining our team, you are 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 will contribute

A Behavioral Health Technician who excels in this role:

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.

What we are looking for  

CNA Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire

High School Diploma or equivalent Required

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.

More about Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cariology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

EEOC Statement

Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is 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.