Behavioral Health Technician — Day Shift (12h)

Copper Springs Behavioral Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & disability insurance

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Copper Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for day shifts. The 72-bed hospital offers inpatient and outpatient programs for adults and seniors with mental health and addiction treatment.

Join a team focused on safety, dignity, and compassionate care within a supportive environment. Responsibilities include supporting the therapeutic milieu under RN guidance, monitoring safety, taking vital signs, and assisting with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the therapeutic milieu under RN direction, delivering scheduled programs, supervising patients, and maintaining safety with dignity.
• Observe and maintain a safe environment through patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, assist with group education, and monitor patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission/discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and follow program protocols.
• Orient new staff, document in the medical record, and comply with OSHA/CDC guidelines.

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Copper Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for day shifts. The 72-bed hospital offers inpatient and outpatient programs for adults and seniors with mental health and addiction treatment.

Join a team focused on safety, dignity, and compassionate care within a supportive environment. Responsibilities include supporting the therapeutic milieu under RN guidance, monitoring safety, taking vital signs, and assisting with