Behavioral Health Technician - Adult Behavioral Unit - Lourdes Hospital
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Mercy Health BSMH as a Behavioral Health Technician – Adult Behavioral Unit in Kentucky, United States. Mercy Health About us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive pay
- Incentives
- Referral bonuses
- 403(b) with employer contributions
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
- HSA/FSA options
- Life insurance
- Mental health resources
- Paid time off
- Parental and FMLA leave
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Mercy Health BSMH as a Behavioral Health Technician – Adult Behavioral Unit.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and maintaining patient hygiene. They also act as a liaison between patients and nurses while ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety through regular rounding.
Requirements
A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Candidates should ideally have one year of experience in a mental health or healthcare setting and possess relevant certifications like BLS, STNA, or CNA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 30% 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).
Position Insights
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