Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician — 24/7 Care

NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LL; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LL is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/BHT for day, night, and swing shifts in an acute inpatient setting. You will provide patient care in a safe environment, assist with daily living activities, and support treatment goals and behavior management.

You will monitor patients indoors and outdoors, document interactions in the electronic health record, participate in groups, and help maintain unit cleanliness while meeting training and certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum one year BHT experience; shadow Shift option for less than 1 year.
• Must be 18+ and pass required clearances/background checks.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (provided during orientation).
• CPI/crisis intervention certification required (provided during orientation).
• Food Handlers certification required (provided during orientation).
• Ability to read, write, and document in EHR with proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct care and protective oversight of patients.
• Provide unit orientation and patient-focused care.
• Promote hopeful, respectful, self-directed care.
• Assist with daily living tasks and recreational activities.
• Document patient interactions in the EHR daily.
• Conduct room searches as needed to ensure safety.
• Inventory and store patient property securely.
• Report unusual observations to nursing staff immediately.
• Assist in crisis intervention to ensure safety.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and common areas.

Skills

BHT experience

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Time and attendance system

MS Office

TEAMS

Job description

NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LL is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/BHT for day, night, and swing shifts in an acute inpatient setting. You will provide patient care in a safe environment, assist with daily living activities, and support treatment goals and behavior management.

You will monitor patients indoors and outdoors, document interactions in the electronic health record, participate in groups, and help maintain unit cleanliness while meeting training and certification