Behavioral Health Technician - Admissions

Socket.dev; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health & Wellness

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health, a 140-bed inpatient hospital in Tucson, AZ, seeks dedicated staff to provide compassionate personal care to patients across age groups. You will work under clinical or nursing leadership to ensure safety, document care, and support daily living activities while contributing to rehabilitative programs in a structured environment.

This role emphasizes empathy, timely communication, and collaboration with nursing staff to promote patient well-being and treatment goals in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing supervision.
• Maintain patient safety and deliver a positive, empathetic environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision intervals as required.
• Document clinical information accurately in the patient record.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Engage patients in educational and rehabilitative activities to support treatment goals.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonora is a leading behavioral health provider, operating a 140-bed inpatient hospital along with ECT and outpatient therapy services. Located in Tucson, Arizona, we are dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults across all stages of behavioral health needs. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, and we are seeking motivated, dedicated professionals to join us in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Why work with Sonora Behavioral Health?

• Competitive Pay – We value your talent! Enjoy a competitive salary,
• Health & Wellness – Take care of yourself and your loved ones with top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, mental health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
• Must be able to Obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed toprovidingequal employmentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

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