Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Day Shift

Cmcphoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to join the Nursing Department for the NOC/Overnight Shift. The BHT will support licensed staff in delivering safe, therapeutic patient care in accordance with treatment plans.

This entry-level role focuses on assisting with bathing, rounds, hygiene, and observation. No therapy or case management is performed; opportunity to gain hands-on psychiatric nursing experience in a supportive, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers card required.
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute psychiatric inpatient setting preferred.
• CPI certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed staff in the provision of patient care according to treatment plans.
• Observes and reports patients’ progress to staff.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides relief coverage by supervising patients or answering telephones as needed.
• Maintains flexibility and adapts to changing assignments to support patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient care

Observation skills

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPI Certification planned within 30 days

Job description

College Medical Center Phoenix

College Medical Center Phoenix is proud to be the newest addition to College Health Enterprises. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of customer service with warmth, friendliness, and organizational pride. Join a team that provides a respectful environment, flexibility, a close-knit group, and the autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join the Nursing Department at College Medical Center Phoenix for the NOC/Overnight Shift. The BHT will support licensed staff in providing safe and therapeutic patient care as delegated, in adherence to policies and procedures.

This is an entry-level patient care, nursing assistant role focused on cleaning, assisting with showers, patient rounds, and observation. No therapy or case management will be performed in this role.

Shift Schedule

Day Shift

Duties and Qualifications

• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers card required
• Assists licensed staff in the provision of patient care according to individual treatment plans
• Observes and monitors patients’ progress and reports observations to appropriate staff
• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Provides staff with relief coverage for break periods by supervising patients or answering telephones as needed
• Remains flexible and adapts to changes in assignments or priorities to provide the most effective support for patients
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; minimum one year of experience in an acute psychiatric inpatient setting preferred
• CPI certification required within 30 days of hire

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CMC Phoenix roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CMC Phoenix, in good faith, believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person