Behavioral Health Technician, Evenings
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Job Location:
Danville, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Technician
Schedule: Full-time Evenings rotate weekends
Job Type: In-person
Job Location: Danville VA
Your experience matters
At Lifepoint Health we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team youll support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members positively impacting our mission ofmaking communities healthier.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the regions only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents medical students nurses nurse practitioners pharmacists and physician assistants.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage withmedical plans as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician under the supervision of nursing staff who will provide direct patient care and assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
- 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.
Minimum Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Required Skills:
- Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
RequiredCertifications/Licenses:
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
- Handle with Care (HWC) must be received within 45 days of hire.
- CNA license preferred
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Case Management
- Experience with Children
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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 a ... View more
