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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Iredell Behavioral Health | 5 Traditions | FT

CompanyIredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated
LocationStatesville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
About The Company
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; over 2,300 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.
About the Role

Description

Initiates and conducts group activities, conducts psycho-educational classes, provides direct care to patients under direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel. Assists nursing and clinical staff to maintain the therapeutic milieu. Interacts with patients to promote therapeutic environment to enhance wellness. Develops relationships focusing on helping patients identify and learn effective ways of dealing with social pressures and personal limitations. Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental limitations. Demonstrates awareness of pediatric, adult and geriatric developmental stages and learning processes.

Requirements

High school diploma required.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Direct patient care experience strongly preferred.

Ability to operate computer and various patient care equipment.

BLS certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association upon hire.

De-escalation training required with proof of completion.

Key Skills
Direct patient careGroup facilitationPsycho-educational instructionTherapeutic milieu maintenanceDe-escalationPatient interactionComputer operationBLS certification
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician conducts group activities and psycho-educational classes while providing direct care to patients. They assist nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment and help patients develop effective coping strategies.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
749
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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