Mental Health Tech Intensive Outpatient Program at BHS Baptist Healthcare System — Elizabethtown, KY

Summary

Job Description

Mental Health Tech - Intensive Outpatient Program

Full-Time 8a - 4:30p

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient support to individuals receiving services in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) by monitoring patient status, reinforcing therapeutic interventions and assisting with structured program activities.

• The MHT functions as a non-licensed, paraprofessional member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting implementation of individualized treatment plans and maintaining a safe, structured therapeutic environment.
• This role also supports program operations through non-clinical administrative functions, including scheduling, registration, and documentation support, in accordance with established protocols.
• The MHT role aligns with CMS IOP requirements for services furnished by trained behavioral health staff as part of a multidisciplinary team and is structured to meet applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards governing behavioral health and Intensive Outpatient Programs.
• The MHT may perform administrative and front office support functions to facilitate efficient program operations, provided these duties are non-clinical in nature and performed in accordance with hospital policies, payer requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use settings.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match