Behavioral Health Technician

Copper Springs Behavioral Health; Gilbert (AZ); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & disability insurance

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Copper Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for day shifts. The 72-bed hospital offers inpatient and outpatient programs for adults and seniors with mental health and addiction treatment.

Join a team focused on safety, dignity, and compassionate care within a supportive environment. Responsibilities include supporting the therapeutic milieu under RN guidance, monitoring safety, taking vital signs, and assisting with

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation training within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provides support to the therapeutic milieu under RN direction, delivering scheduled programs, supervising patients, and maintaining safety with dignity.
• Observe and maintain a safe environment through patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, assist with group education, and monitor patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission/discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and follow program protocols.
• Orient new staff, document in the medical record, and comply with OSHA/CDC guidelines.

Educación

Highschool diploma or GED

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Descripción del empleo

Copper Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital - Gilbert Arizona

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts

Your Experience Matters

Copper Springs East is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Copper Springs East in Gilbert, Arizona, is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital. It offers both inpatient and outpatient programs for mental health and addition for adults, and seniors. The facility provides a range of treatments for mental health and addiction issues.

How You'll Contribute

• Provides support to the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity.
• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report all medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to ensure a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Highschool diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical depend, dual diagnosis, psychiatric or geriatric patients preferred.
• Certifications: CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire

More About Copper Springs East

Copper Springs East is a behavioral health hospital located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving the East Valley and greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The facility provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults in a safe, structured, and compassionate environment. Our comprehensive levels of care include inpatient psychiatric treatment, medical detox, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), allowing patients to receive the right level of care at the right time in their recovery journey. Copper Springs East also offers Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) as part of its advanced treatment options for individuals with severe or treatment‑resistant mood disorders. The hospital offers 24/7 walk‑in access, ensuring immediate support for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Copper Springs East is also home to Help for Heroes, a specialized program designed to meet the unique needs of active‑duty military members, veterans, first responders, and other high‑risk frontline professionals. Guided by our mission of Changing People's Lives, our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace culture focused on safety, compassion, and clinical excellence.

EEOC Statement

"Copper Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs East is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."