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Lifepoint Health
Paris, Kentucky

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - BH Adolescent

Behavioral Health TechIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

3 x 12-hour day shifts. Adolescent behavioral health. Full benefits. Loan assistance. Free parking. Support teens in their recovery.

Join Lifepoint Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - BH Adolescent in Paris, Kentucky.

Requirements

  • Nursing Assistant Certificate (SRNA/CNA) preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Handle with Care certification required within 7 days of hire.
  • More about Centerpoint – Paris.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

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

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

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician assists in providing optimal patient care through close monitoring, safety assurance, and support of daily living activities. They are responsible for implementing treatment plans and performing crisis intervention to de-escalate behavioral or emotional situations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient MonitoringCrisis InterventionDe-escalationPatient CareDocumentationBehavioral Health SupportTherapeutic ActivitiesPatient Safety

Psychiatry Career Context

In Kentucky, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$282k across 45 listings, vs ~$233k nationally (5,806 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

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

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term disability