Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
Saline Memorial Hospital - 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Job Type: Night Shift
Schedule: 3x12, Weekends May Vary
Your experience matters
Saline Clinic 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 (BHT) 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
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to
providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine,
heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.
How you'll contribute
* 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
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness,
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
What we're looking for
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
6 months of behavioral health experience
License: CNA Preferred
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 [Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET]
More about Saline Health System
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to
providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine,
heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.
The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of
the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail
used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the
Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery
and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.
Saline is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline 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, suggest treatment plan modifications, and provide crisis intervention to maintain safety.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with six months of behavioral health experience. CNA certification is preferred, and Basic Life Support 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, 58% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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