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Paris, Kentucky

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adolescent

Behavioral Health Tech Top 5% in Behavioral HealthFull-Time

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Job Description

Centerpoint Health - Paris

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Adolescent

Full-Time Nights

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Bourbon Community Hospital, a 58-bed acute care facility, is proud to offer our community the latest in technology in a quiet hometown atmosphere. Our patients are our friends, our neighbors, and our family. We provide the highest quality of care to our patients in over 20 specialty areas.

Where We Are

Bourbon County is home to beautiful horse farms, expansive golf courses, one of Kentucky’s oldest drive-in theaters, winding waterways, beautiful historic architecture and historic attractions. Here spend the day enjoying Horses-History-and Hospitality. There is even a 20’ tall Eiffel Tower!

Why Choose Us

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free Parking
  • And much more…

Position Summary: Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

Certifications

  • Nursing Assistant Certificate (SRNA/CNA) Preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days
  • Handle with Care required within 7 days of hire

EEOC Statement

Bourbon Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Behavioral Health Technician assists in ensuring optimal patient care for adolescents. This role involves direct support and assistance in the daily care routines within the behavioral health unit.

Requirements

The minimum educational requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days and Handle with Care certification within 7 days of hiring, with a Nursing Assistant Certificate (SRNA/CNA) being preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Handling With CareNursing Assistance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adolescent at Lifepoint Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,212 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,212 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Paris

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Median resident rent
$832/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K Benefits
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development