Behavioral Health Technician

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech at their Glendale location to assist with inpatient care. This role includes aiding patients with daily activities, participating in treatment plans, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate must be organized, empathetic, and willing to work full 12-hour shifts.

Benefits include competitive compensation, and applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. Certifications in TO, CPR, and First Aid are required or must be completed within the first 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Certified in TO, CPR, and First Aid Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in inpatient care and activities of daily living.
• Participate in daily shift rounds and the treatment plan process.
• Conduct activities/groups as assigned by the Charge Nurse/Therapist.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Organization

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

oin Aurora Behavioral Health System, Glendale location 6015 W. Peoria Ave Glendale AZ 85230 and become a part of the state's most extensive free-standing behavioral health system. Our Level 1, acute care psychiatric facility located in Glendale is licensed to treat adults and adolescents for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. Our team is dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, and treatment.

The experienced Behavioral Health Tech, BHT, is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN in inpatient care. Under the supervision of the RN, the BHT will help patients with their activities of daily living. The BHT is also an active participant in daily shift rounds and the treatment plan process and will assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment. The BHT will gather information and provide crisis intervention to support the RN in implementing the patient's treatment and care plan. The BHT will conduct activities/groups as assigned by the Charge Nurse/Therapist to support treatment goals and objectives. The BHT will ensure a safe environment.

All BHT duties will be performed in accordance with the established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the hospital, as well as those of state and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

• Work with grace under pressure with our patients.
• Be part of a healthcare team and share responsibilities and duties.
• Resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward, honest, and timely manner.
• Set priorities, be organized, and be a self-starter.
• Be friendly, empathetic, and an adept communicator.
• Treat colleagues, clients, and their families with respect and dignity.

Requirements

• Willing and able to work a full 12-hour shift. Both Day and Nighttime (NOC) shifts available.
• Willing to work weekends.
• Certified in TO, CPR, and First Aid Training or completed within the first 30 days of hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or verifiable equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check as well as a physical.
• Must currently possess or be eligible for a Level 1 DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.