Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adolescent
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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
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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