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Lifepoint Health
Paris, Kentucky

Behavioral Health Technician, Senior (BHT) - Adolescent

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Lifepoint Health as a Behavioral Health Technician, Senior – Adolescent in Paris, KY, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid family leave
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) retirement package with company match
  • Free gym memberships

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lifepoint Health in Paris, KY, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician assists in providing optimal patient care by monitoring patients, documenting behaviors, and ensuring a safe environment. They also support daily living activities, implement clinician-led treatment plans, and perform crisis intervention as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care certifications within the specified timeframes. A Nursing Assistant Certificate (SRNA/CNA) is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient monitoringDe-escalationBehavioral health supportDocumentationTreatment plan implementationAdolescent careSafety protocolsCommunication

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match