Behavioral Health Technician

<p><strong>Your experience matters </strong></p> <p>Mesa Springs is part of <a href="https://lifepointhealth.net/locations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lifepoint Health</a>, 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 III,<strong> </strong>joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to <i>making communities healthier</i><span><i> </i></span><i>®</i>. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.</p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>More about our team </strong></span></p> <p><span>Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Ft. Worth, Texas, to build a career that touches lives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>How you’ll contribute </strong></span></p> <p><span>A Behavioral Health Technician<strong> </strong>who excels in this role:</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span>Provide patient care tasks delegated by the RN, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, facilitating group education, and monitoring patients.</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrate effective milieu management and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments.</span></li> <li><span>Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory, visitation, and vital signs.</span></li> <li><span>Document property at admission and discharge, conduct safety checks, and promote a clean, therapeutic environment.</span></li> <li><span>Encourage patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co‑facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.</span></li> <li><span>Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques and maintain knowledge of program policies and procedures.</span></li> <li><span>Provide orientation and mentorship to new staff members, serve as a preceptor, and train colleagues on group facilitation and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.</span></li> <li><span>Employ therapeutic communication, assess patient needs related to chemical dependency, and document plans of care from admission through discharge.</span></li> <li><span>Participate in treatment planning as part of the interdisciplinary team and perform other duties as assigned.</span></li> <li><span>Serves as a member of the planning team under RN direction and acts as a resource and role model for other staff.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>High school degree or GED preferred.</li> <li>Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.</li> <li>Will require valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle.</li> <li>CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. <br/> Must be at least 21 years of age. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Schedule: 3x12, Days (7a-7p) <u>or</u> 3x12, Nights (7p-7a)</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Why join us </strong></span></p> <p>People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. </p> <p><span>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: </span></p> <ul> <li><span><strong>Comprehensive Benefits</strong>: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Financial Protection &amp; PTO</strong>: </span>Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.</li> <li><span><strong>Financial &amp; Career Growth</strong>: </span>Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.</li> <li><span><strong>Employee Well-being</strong>: </span>Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).</li> <li><span><strong>Professional Development</strong>: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p