Behavioral Health Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ, is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to join the 19-bed behavioral health unit. You will support direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment during 3x12 hour night shifts.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred, with BLS and HWC within 45 days of hire. Excellent teamwork and ability to manage stressful situations are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• License: CNA preferred.
• Certifications: BLS within 45 days of hire; HWC within 45 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision; must handle stress and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Stress tolerance

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Handle with Care (HWC)

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Job Type: Full Time | Nights

Schedule: 3x12 Hour Shifts

Your experience matters

Canyon Vista Medical Center 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 Tech 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

Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care hospital that strives to offer exceptional care to the Sierra Vista community. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll join a compassionate, collaborative team where empathy and evidence-based care go hand in hand. Our 19-bed behavioral health unit is focused on supporting patients' mental and emotional well-being, providing a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes healing, dignity, and hope.

How you'll contribute

A Behavioral Health Tech who excels in this role:

• Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

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: High School Diploma or equivalent
• License: CNA Preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire
• Handle with Care (HWC) Must have within 45 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Canyon Vista Medical Center

Located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, Canyon Vista Medical Center commits to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County - a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We're comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson.

Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building the 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90.

Completed in 2015, our facility offers:

• Emergency Services with a Level III Trauma Unit
• Women Services
• Birthing Suites
• Level I Nursery
• Bone & Joint Institute Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement
• Intensive / Progressive / Acute Care
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Surgical Services / Outpatient Surgery Center
• Adult Psychiatric Unit
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging to include 3D Mammography
• Laboratory Services
• Rehabilitation Services
• Two Helicopter Pads
• Wound Care

EEOC Statement

"Canyon Vista Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Canyon Vista Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.