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Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital - 1500 West Holland Avenue, White Hall, AR 71602
Behavioral Health Technician
Required Experience: 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
Shift: Full Time, Days 7am-730pm

Your experience matters:
Jefferson Regional Specialty 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'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.

More about our team
Our behavioral health unit provides dedicated, inpatient care for adults 18+ in addition to specialized treatment for seniors aged 65+. The unit offers 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support for mental health issues.

How you'll contribute:
A Behavioral Health Technician who excels in this role:
   Assumes personal responsibility for maintaining professional development such as BLS and CPI.
   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, Q15 minute behavioral rounds sheets, admission checklists or other progress or milieu notes. 
   Reports patient complaints or other concerns in a timely manner.
   Provides verbal and written input to nursing staff via ongoing reporting and end of shift report so patient's needs and care can be prioritized.
   Demonstrates proficiency and skill in providing care to patients; orienting to unit, transport; de-escalation; teaching of coping skills, conflict resolution, problem solving skills; assistance with activities of daily living; admission & discharge procedures, response to codes; use of CPI techniques and Life Coaching skills.
   Demonstrates effective on-going observations and evaluation of patient/family response to the interventions; reports changes in condition to the nurse assigned.
   Demonstrates the ability to co-lead patient psycho-educational groups on the unit as well as provide care in a manner that is consistent with the Master Treatment Plan. Takes initiative to ensure that active treatment is occurring on the unit as scheduled and encourages all patients to participate in unit groups and programming.
   Provide timely and accurate information on patient's behaviors and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
   Serves in a Supervisory or Lead role, as requested.
   Conduct individual Life Coaching, Psychoeducation and Supportive Counseling to assigned patients and in accordance with Master Treatment Plan goals.
   Provide leadership and/or co-leadership of group therapy sessions related to: leisure skills, life skills and psychoeducation.
   Lead and/or actively participate in the management of acute behavioral episodes using approved de-escalation techniques, such as CPI.

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:
Qualifications:
   Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
   Licenses/Certification: CNA preferred. BLS, preferred
   Required Experience: 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET

EEOC Statement
Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital - Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital - Behavioral Health 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.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.