Behavioral Health Technician - BHT

About the role

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is a 106-bed behavioral health hospital in Tucson, Arizona, part of Lifepoint Health. The team is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• 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 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

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• At least 21 years of age or older.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Skills

• Strong observational skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm and supportive demeanor during stressful situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health principles and practices.

Benefits

We offer multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial protection and PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. We also provide mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities, and employee well-being initiatives.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

EEOC Statement

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health 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.