Behavioral Health Tech — Growth, Tuition Reimbursement

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and career development

Tuition and certification reimburse

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety wearable badge

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the Kaseman Hospital behavioral health team in Albuquerque. You will provide direct patient care, maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and collaborate with nurses and specialists to support each patient’s recovery journey.

The role involves monitoring patient wellbeing, assisting with daily care, and documenting observations.

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)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Behavioral Health Specialist or Registered Nurse.
• Support patients with behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorders, PTSD, depression, anxiety, crisis situations, trauma-related concerns.
• Observe and monitor patient behaviors, moods and overall well-being; report changes to licensed staff.
• Conduct rounds and safety checks to maintain a secure, therapeutic environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care needs.
• Build supportive relationships and encourage treatment participation and recovery-focused behaviors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support care plans and goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate observations to the healthcare team.
• Help keep patient care areas clean, organized and safe.
• Stock supplies and ensure areas remain prepared and operational.

Skills

Basic patient care

Observation and safety monitoring

Documentation

Education

CNA

MA

Military medical training

Nursing student with skills labs

Direct patient care experience (6 months)

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the Kaseman Hospital behavioral health team in Albuquerque. You will provide direct patient care, maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and collaborate with nurses and specialists to support each patient’s recovery journey.

The role involves monitoring patient wellbeing, assisting with daily care, and documenting observations.