Behavioral Health Tech

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; Presencial; USD 23.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Wearable safety badge

Loan forgiveness

Malpractice insurance

Epic electronic charting

Descripción de la vacante

Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the inpatient behavioral health team. You’ll work with nurses and the care team to provide compassionate, patient-centered support in a safe, therapeutic environment.

This full-time role offers 12-hour day shifts and requires basic patient care training; prior experience in direct patient care is preferred. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are included.

Formación

• Specialized training in basic patient care preferred (e.g. CNA, MA, NA).
• At least 6 months of direct patient care experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Works with an interdisciplinary team to care for behavioral health patients.
• Observes mood/behavior, performs rounds and checks, and assists with daily living activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe and well-stocked patient care environment.

Conocimientos

CNA

MA

Military medical training

Nursing student skills labs

Descripción del empleo

Location Address:

8300 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7613

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89

Summary:

Join the behavioral health team at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital and make a meaningful difference for patients and families navigating mental health challenges. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you’ll work alongside nurses and other members of the behavioral health care team to provide compassionate, patient-centered support in a safe and therapeutic environment. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Benefits:

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:

Full time

FTE: 0.90

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Works as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment and care of patients hospitalized with a broad spectrum of behavioral health issues and diagnoses, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal or homicidal behaviors, mental instability, or physical, sexual or emotional abuse.
• Observes patient mood, behaviors and interactions, performs patient rounds and precautionary checks, and assists with activities of daily living and patient care procedures as indicated under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Performs activities to maintain a clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked patient care environment.

Qualifications:

• Specialized training in basic patient care preferred (e.g. CNA, MA, military medical training, NA, NT, nursing student who has completed skills labs or has at least 6 months experience in direct patient care)

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer:

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.