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JobsBehavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN

No salary listed — similar Behavioral Health Tech roles pay ~$36k (median of 72 jobs)

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Lifepoint Health
Mayfield, Kentucky

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN

Behavioral Health TechPer Diem
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

PRN behavioral health technician providing direct patient care in hospital setting. Mayfield, KY. Flexible shifts with bonus potential.

Join Lifepoint Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – PRN in Mayfield, Kentucky. JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Excellent shift differentials
  • Bonus potential for extra shifts
  • Employee referral program
  • Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lifepoint Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – PRN.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of nursing staff, the technician provides direct patient care and assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Essential functions include assisting patients with daily living activities, providing care during procedures, observing and recording patient behavior, and reporting condition changes to nursing staff.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require a High School diploma and a Nursing Assistant Certificate is preferred, with Basic Life Support certification required within 45 days of hire. Candidates must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the capacity to function appropriately in a stressful environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareMaintaining Therapeutic EnvironmentActivities of Daily Living AssistanceDiagnostic Procedures AssistanceTherapeutic Interventions AssistanceObservationBehavior RecordingReporting Patient ChangesCritical ThinkingDecisive JudgmentMinimal Supervision WorkStress ManagementBasic Life Support

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Excellent shift differentials
Bonus potential for extra shifts
Employee referral program
Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program

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