Admissions Behavioral Health Tech — Compassion & Safety

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health in Tucson seeks a compassionate patient care assistant to support patients under clinical or nursing supervision. You will help with daily living activities, monitor safety, and document observations in the medical record.

The role emphasizes patient safety, empathetic service, and cooperation with nursing staff; requires a high school diploma and at least six months' experience with the facility's population.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

Skills

Customer service

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonora Behavioral Health in Tucson seeks a compassionate patient care assistant to support patients under clinical or nursing supervision. You will help with daily living activities, monitor safety, and document observations in the medical record.

The role emphasizes patient safety, empathetic service, and cooperation with nursing staff; requires a high school diploma and at least six months' experience with the facility's population.