Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / CNA
You'll work on an 81-bed adult behavioral health unit alongside RNs, CNAs, therapists and psychiatric providers. Lifepoint Health is a community hospital.
Posted Oct 14
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts, 7p-7a · Nights Schedule: 3x12+ Nights (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays3 shifts a week
- Unit and setting
- Adult behavioral health unit · Behavioral Health Patients with MDD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, BPD and SUD
- License
- CNA license Applicants should have a current state NA I license and completed NA course from an accredited school.Current state NA I license
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current state NA I license Applicants should have a current state NA I license and completed NA course from an accredited school.
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- Also asks
- Completed NA course from an accredited school
Preferred
- Experience
- One year of experience One year of experience preferred
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage, with medical plans from $10 per pay periodMultiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
- BenefitsBenefit options tailored for part-time and PRN employeestailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
- BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insuranceLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- BenefitsShort- and long-term disabilityshort- and long-term disability
- BenefitsPaid family leave and paid time offpaid family leave and paid time off
- BenefitsTuition assistance for higher education and certificationHigher education and certification tuition assistance
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsLoan assistance and a 401(k) with company matchloan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
- BenefitsFree gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discountsfree gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement for full and part-time employeesAvailable for full and part-time employees to further education.
- BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesOngoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Patients' daily living activities Responsible for activities of daily living
- Unit size
- 81-bed adult behavioral health unit Join our team in a 81-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit.
- Hours stated
- Schedule: 3x12+ Nights (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays
- Weekends
- Rotating weekends Schedule: 3x12+ Nights (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays
- Holidays
- Rotating holidays
- Details
- In-person work at South Campus Job Location Type: In-person - South Campus
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What are the call requirements?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Lifepoint Health’s careers page.
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Schedule
3x12+ Nights (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays Job Location Type: In-person - South Campus Your experience matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ® . More about our team Join our team in a 81-bed Adult Behavioral Health Unit.
Staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Mental Health Technicians, Social Work Therapists, Recreational Therapists and Psychiatric Providers. Our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness.
This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. How you’ll contribute
A Behavioral Health Tech (CNA I), who excels in this role
Accurately identifies patient needs Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record Responsible for activities of daily living Why join us 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: Comprehensive
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — 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. Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part-time employees to further education.
What we’re looking for- a compassionate nursing assistant dedicated to mental health and the well-being of the patients. Applicants should have a current state NA I license and completed NA course from an accredited school. Additional requirements include: Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
One year of experience preferred
EEOC Statement
“Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
What's around it?
Hickory, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Household income
- $64,576/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
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