Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
Saint Mary's Regional Health System - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 Behavioral Health Technician Job Type: Full Time, Days Weekends May Vary
Your Experience Matters
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Behavioral Health Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team
Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication.
Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.
How You'll Contribute
A Behavioral Health Technician who excels in this role:
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
- Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
Also Offers
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- License: CNA Preferred
- Experience: 6 months in a mental health/psychiatric position.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire;
- Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire
Connect with a Recruiter
- Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing
- Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET
More About Saint Mary’s Regional Health System
Saint Mary’s Regional Health System offers community focused healthcare services in Russellville; AR. Saint Mary’s 170-bed acute care hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services.
Russellville, overlooking 34,000-acre Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, is renowned for its bass fishing and a state park has two locations providing everything needed for an enjoyable outing. Mount Nebo State Park offers spectacular views of the River Valley. Arkansas Tech University provides cultural and sporting events throughout the year.
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide or support direct care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. Observe and document patient behavior, report changes in condition to nursing staff, support treatment plan adjustments, and provide crisis intervention to maintain safety.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and CNA licensure is preferred. Six months of mental health or psychiatric experience is preferred; BLS and Handle with Care certifications must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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