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JobsHealthcare Jobs in VirginiaBehavioral Health Technician (BHU) P/T

Pays $14.41-$17.79/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$40k (31 jobs)

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Lifepoint Health
Danville, Virginia

Behavioral Health Technician (BHU) P/T

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsPart-Time
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Part-time BHT in Danville, VA. $14.41-$17.79/hr. Rotating weekends. Locked inpatient psychiatric unit.

Join Lifepoint Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHU) – Part-Time in Danville, Virginia.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $14.41 - $17.79/hr.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 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

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lifepoint Health in Danville, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician performs continual surveillance of unit monitors and operates patient-monitoring systems to ensure a safe environment. They also monitor dining and hallway areas for suspicious behavior and report any safety concerns to the nursing staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a current AHA BLS certification. The role requires strong critical thinking skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the capacity to function effectively in a stressful environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Behavioral health monitoringPatient safetyCritical thinkingDecisive judgmentSurveillanceIncident reportingStress managementBLS certificationPsychiatric patient care

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 31 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Lifepoint Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
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

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