Patient Care Tech (BHT)

About the role

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in person or telephonic. The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Program Manager. The PCT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Program Manager.
• Identifies and elevates environmental and patient specific safety concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a TB test.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs.
• Incentives.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Variable schedule to meet the needs of the program and patients.