Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

2 months ago
Avondale, ArizonaFull TimeBehavioral Health

Job Description

About the Role

Join Lifepoint Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide exceptional care to others.
  • provide inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults in a safe,.
  • provide care to people from all walks of life.

Requirements

  • Education: High school degree preferred.
  • License: Will require valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle.
  • Certifications: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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

Key Skills

Patient CareBehavioral HealthCrisis PreventionSupervisionSafety MaintenanceCompassionRespectTeamworkMental HealthAddiction TreatmentCommunicationFlexibilityTrainingSupportDignityExperience with Patients
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Lifepoint Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Lifepoint Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Avondale, Arizona.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Behavioral Health, Crisis Prevention, Supervision, Safety Maintenance, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician will support the therapeutic environment under the direction of the RN, ensuring that the program is delivered consistently and that patients are supervised. They will maintain safety and treat patients and guests with respect and dignity.

Benefits package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Financial protection (life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave), Paid time off, Financial and career growth (tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match), Employee well-being programs (mental, physical, and financial wellness), Professional development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Financial protection (life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave)
Paid time off
Financial and career growth (tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match)
Employee well-being programs (mental, physical, and financial wellness)
Professional development opportunities
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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