Behavioral Health Technician I – Acute Care (Day Shift)

Summit BHC West Virginia, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Associate I (FT Days) to support a multidisciplinary treatment team under licensed nurse supervision. You will monitor patient behaviors, assist with daily living activities, document observations, de-escalate crises, and participate in educational-rehabilitative groups to promote recovery and safety.

On-site position requiring CPR and crisis-management training, with opportunities to contribute to patient care plans

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience with the population served preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures wellbeing and maintains a safe, supportive environment under supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, meals, hydration).
• Conducts safety checks and monitors supervision per guidelines.
• Checks patients for contraband and manages valuables.
• Interacts with patients, observes behaviors, and reports significant observations.
• Engages patients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Facilitates educational-rehabilitative groups on social, coping, and living skills.
• Takes and records vital signs and communicates changes to the clinical team.
• Charts in patient records accurately and timely.
• Applies de-escalation techniques; assists with seclusion/restraints when necessary.
• Assist with unit cleanup, new admits charts, discharge processes, etc.
• Provides transfer or transport coordination as required.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis de-escalation

Observation/reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR

First aid awareness

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, TX seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Associate I (FT Days) to support a multidisciplinary treatment team under licensed nurse supervision. You will monitor patient behaviors, assist with daily living activities, document observations, de-escalate crises, and participate in educational-rehabilitative groups to promote recovery and safety.

On-site position requiring CPR and crisis-management training, with opportunities to contribute to patient care plans