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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), PRN -BH Geriatric
The Behavioral Health Technician assists RNs in providing optimal patient care, focusing on monitoring behaviors and ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, implementing treatment plans, and performing crisis intervention.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have a High School Diploma and obtain BLS and Handle with Care certifications shortly after hire. A Nursing Assistant Certificate (SRNA/CNA) is preferred.
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Job description
Jackson purchase medical center
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – BH Geriatric Job Type: PRN
Schedule: 12-hour shifts per week
Your experience matters
Located in the scenic westernmost region of Kentucky, Jackson Purchase Medical Center offers a welcoming blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and meaningful professional opportunity. Known for its close‑knit communities and affordable cost of living, the region provides an excellent quality of life for individuals and families alike.
More about our team
At the center of the region’s healthcare services is Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) in Mayfield. Licensed as a 107‑bed acute care hospital, JPMC provides a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, intensive care, cardiology, women’s services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital serves as a vital healthcare resource for the surrounding communities, offering advanced care while maintaining a personal, community focused approach.
Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care close to home, guided by our mission of making communities healthier®. Team members at JPMC have the opportunity to make a visible impact, build strong professional relationships, and grow their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment.
How you'll contribute
A Behavioral Health Technician who excels in this role
Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.
Patient
Monitoring &
Safety: Observe patients closely, document behaviors, and ensure a safe, secure environment.
Support
Daily
Living
Activities: Assist patients with hygiene, meals, routines, and basic care needs.
Implement
Treatment
Plans: Follow care plans developed by clinicians, including leading or supporting therapeutic activities.
Crisis
Intervention: De-escalate situations and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional crises.
Documentation &
Communication: Record patient progress and communicate updates to nurses, therapists, and the care team.
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 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.
Free Parking
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
Handle with Care certification required within 7 days of hire
More about Jackson Purchase Medical Center Jackson Purchase Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase 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.”
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.
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.
