Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

Copper Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital in Gilbert, Arizona, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals in need of mental health and addiction treatment.

Responsibilities

• Support the therapeutic milieu by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity.
• Perform delegated 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 all medical or psychiatric changes to the Registered Nurse (RN) and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to ensure a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health principles and practices.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

We offer multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial protection and PTO include life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off. Professional development opportunities include higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee well-being programs include mental, physical, and financial wellness initiatives (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

3x12 Hour Shifts

EEOC Statement

Copper Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.