Your experience matters Rock 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 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. 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 Georgetown, Texas, to build a career that touches lives. How you’ll contribute A Behavioral Health Technician who excels in this role: Provide patient care tasks delegated by the RN, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, facilitating group education, and monitoring patients. Demonstrate effective milieu management and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments.
Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory, visitation, and vital signs. Document property at admission and discharge, conduct safety checks, and promote a clean, therapeutic environment. Encourage patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co‑facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques and maintain knowledge of program policies and procedures. Provide orientation and mentorship to new staff members, serve as a preceptor, and train colleagues on group facilitation and maintaining a therapeutic milieu. Employ therapeutic communication, assess patient needs related to chemical dependency, and document plans of care from admission through discharge.
Participate in treatment planning as part of the interdisciplinary team and perform other duties as assigned. Serves as a member of the planning team under RN direction and acts as a resource and role model for other staff. What we’re looking for High school degree or GED preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Will require valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
PRN 12 hr. shifts, (7a-7p)
us 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
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-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 Rock Springs Rock Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Georgetown, Texas, part of the greater Austin metropolitan area.
We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adolescents and adults, as well as 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 Rock Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rock Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Part time · PRN