Behavioral Health Tech - Pediatric - Kaseman

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

Location Address:

8300 Constitution Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110-7613

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89

Summary:

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Behavioral Health Tech for Kaseman Hospital.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• 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:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a caring and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our behavioral health team and support individuals facing mental health, substance use, and emotional wellness challenges. In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care, foster a safe and therapeutic environment, and work closely with nurses, Behavioral Health Specialists, and other healthcare professionals to support each patient's recovery journey.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a critical role in promoting patient safety, dignity, and well-being. Through compassionate observation, patient engagement, and assistance with daily care needs, you'll help create an environment where patients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout their treatment experience.

How you will help support the team and the community.

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Behavioral Health Specialist or Registered Nurse.
• Support patients experiencing a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorders, PTSD, depression, anxiety, crisis situations, trauma-related concerns, and other mental health challenges.
• Observe and monitor patient behaviors, moods, interactions, and overall well-being, reporting significant changes to licensed staff.
• Conduct patient rounds and precautionary safety checks to maintain a secure and therapeutic environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care and other basic patient care needs.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with patients while encouraging treatment participation and recovery-focused behaviors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized patient care plans and treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate observations to the healthcare team.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming patient care environment.
• Assist with stocking supplies and ensuring patient care areas remain prepared and operational.
• Support a culture of respect, compassion, safety, and patient-centered care.

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)

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

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