Behavioral Health Technician

Carrollton Springs is part of Lifepoint Health , 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 Technicianjoining 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. More about our team 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 Carrollton, Texas,to build a career that touches lives. How you’ll contribute A Behavioral Health Technicianwho excels in this role: Performs a variety of duties to support nursing administration. Reviews staffing needs daily, calculating staffing requirements based on flexible staffing patterns and patient acuity and maintains record of reports. Reviews staffing levels to actively resolve staffing shortages using flexible staffing plan as guidelines for staffing requirements. In timely manner, informs appropriate Director when staffing issues are anticipated and/or occur. Determines, coordinates and supervises staffing assignments for patient sitters. Provides recruitment, direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to Patient Sitters. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Assesses and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols. Composes, types, and transcribes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications. Receives, screens, and routes visitors and telephone calls. Responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate. Schedules/coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, and appointments. Maintains assigned calendar(s). Maintains files and office equipment. Orders and stocks supplies. Additional duties as assigned and needed. What we’re looking for 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. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment prior to any patient contact Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7a) People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. 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 for full-time andpart-time employees. 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. More about Carrollton Springs Carrollton Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Carrollton, Texas,part of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro Area north of Dallas, TX. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges.We treat adults aged 18+, as well as provide specialized programming for active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk frontline professionals. Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Help for Heroes®. And we are affiliated with The Jason Foundation. EEOC Statement Carrollton Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” About Us 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 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. About the Team We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Job Info Job Identification 357694 Job Category Nursing Degree Level High School Diploma/GED Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Night Locations 2225 Parker Rd, Carrollton, TX, 75010, US #J-18808-Ljbffr