Electroconvulsive Therapy Behavioral Health Technician III

Your experience matters 

Woodland 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 Electroconvulsive Therapy 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 

We’re committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Woodland Springs a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.

How you’ll contribute 

A Behavioral Health Technician III who excels in this role provides advanced patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse to individuals with psychiatric or substance use disorders, supports the therapeutic milieu, participates in treatment planning, mentors and trains staff, and leads quality improvement initiatives.

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one‑on‑one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated nursing tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, belongings inventory, and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or cofacilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
• Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques and maintain current knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Provide orientation and mentorship to new staff, serve as a preceptor, and train colleagues on group facilitation and therapeutic practices.
• Serve as an instructor for trainings such as CPI/HWC, CPR, and new‑hire or annual competencies and develop guides for group presentations with appropriate approvals.
• Participate in hospital committees, lead process improvement projects, and attend continuing education programs for behavioral health technicians.
• Employ therapeutic communication, perform psychotherapeutic interventions based on care plans, assess patient needs related to chemical dependency, and document plans of care from admission through discharge.
• Provides leadership for training and process improvement activities within the behavioral health technician team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred. Certified Nurse Aide certification a plus.

• Licenses: CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Schedule: PRN 8 hr. shifts - 24-36 hrs. each week

Why join 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 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.

More about Woodland Springs in Conroe, TX

Woodland Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Conroe, Texas. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

EEOC Statement

Woodland Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Woodland Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”