Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech (Intake & Care)

Quail Run Behavioral; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Quail Run Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (Intake) to join the treatment team. You will support admissions by checking in patients, recording demographics and clinical data, and initiating the electronic medical record.

You will also monitor patient safety, take vital signs, and observe for changes affecting the treatment plan, under RN supervision. This role requires a high school diploma and a year of psychiatric care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree in behavioral health is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a psychiatric setting is required.
• Handle With Care and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Providers are required.
• Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately check in patients upon arrival and enter demographic and clinical data into the EMR to initiate admission.
• Take and record vital signs promptly and ensure patient safety through supervision.
• Monitor patient location and observe changes in appearance, behavior, or progress toward treatment goals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in behavioral health

Job description

Quail Run Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (Intake) to join the treatment team. You will support admissions by checking in patients, recording demographics and clinical data, and initiating the electronic medical record.

You will also monitor patient safety, take vital signs, and observe for changes affecting the treatment plan, under RN supervision. This role requires a high school diploma and a year of psychiatric care experience.