Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - Nights

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a motivated Behavioral Health Technician for the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry unit. This role involves providing a safe environment for psychiatric patients, conducting therapeutic sessions, and assisting with patient care. The position offers a cash incentive for treating patients with substance use disorders, along with a range of benefits including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass

Fitness center

Childcare discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Clinical advancement

PSLF eligibility

Qualifications

• Two years' experience preferred or equivalent combination.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and conducts therapeutic group sessions.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality and promotes positive relationships.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - Nights to join our team!

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Department

4 Adult Psych

The following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services are offering a program with a cash incentive recognizing your work treating patients with substance use disorders. Sponsored through the ACCESS grant, employees must be >0.6 FTE. Bonuses are paid 90 days after signing the contract, until funds are exhausted.

• Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500
• Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500
• Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500

Job Summary

Under close supervision, responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients. Provides direct patient care, conducts therapeutic group sessions under RN supervision, contributes to the care plan, assists with admissions, and orients patients and families to the unit.

Essential Functions

1. Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, documentation, and obtains vital signs. Collects laboratory specimens as directed by RN. (25%)
2. Performs transportation duties, including delivering specimens, blood products, medications, and using the pneumatic tube system. (25%)
3. Differentiates normal from abnormal findings, reports abnormal values or conditions. (20%)
4. Maintains confidentiality, provides care in seclusion/restraint per regulations, aware of legal aspects including patients' rights. (10%)
5. Promotes positive relationships with staff, patients, and visitors; treats everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect. (10%)
6. Supports Denver Health's mission and values, adheres to attendance guidelines. (10%)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience preferred or equivalent combination.
• BLS certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sensitivity in dealing with psychiatric patients, effective communication, observation, documentation skills, basic MS Office. Ability to assess growth, development, and cultural factors.

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$20.25 - $28.35 / hr

Benefits

• Paid time off, retirement contributions, medical plans, free RTD EcoPass, fitness center, childcare discounts, tuition reimbursement, career development, clinical advancement, PSLF eligibility, NHCS and CHSC eligible.

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency

Additional Information

All safety-sensitive applicants must pass a drug test after a conditional offer. Denver Health is a high-quality academic health system, serving as a community pillar, providing extensive community services, and located near Denver's cultural activities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.