Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician plays a crucial role in supporting nursing administration by overseeing staffing requirements, supervising patient sitters, and ensuring adherence to departmental policies. This position is essential in maintaining a structured and compliant environment within the behavioral health department.
Responsibilities
- Manage staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage within the department.
- Supervise patient sitters to provide quality care and support to patients.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant departmental policies and procedures.
- Handle administrative tasks including meeting scheduling and record maintenance.
- Facilitate programs for staff development and training.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree is preferred.
- Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Capacity to work effectively in a high-stress environment.
- Completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Training within the first 30 days of employment.
Lifepoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
