Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) PRN

Behavioral Health Technician – Inpatient Unit Job Type: PRN Wage Scale: 20.56–27.75 Overview At Rainier Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Behavioral Health Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Responsibilities Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one‑on‑one supervision as needed. Provide support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the registered nurse by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity. Perform delegated tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients. Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments. Report all medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs. Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to ensure a clean, therapeutic environment. Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co‑facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines. Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols. Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred. Certifications: CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire. Schedule PRN – Minimum 4 shifts per month Benefits Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEOC Statement Rainier Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rainier Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State) If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health®