Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Banner Health; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Del Webb Medical Center in Sun City, AZ seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct care to psychiatric patients under RN supervision. The role includes safety checks, ADL assistance, milieu management, and 1:1 observations in a high‑quality, patient‑centered environment.

Day shift positions (7:00am–7:30pm) with opportunities to float to ED or medical units as needed. Prior inpatient behavioral health experience is preferred; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health related field or a HS diploma with 1 year of direct patient care in inpatient behavioral health.
• Preference for nursing assistant or BHT experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to psychiatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and milieu management to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Monitor patients, perform safety observations, and document in the patient record.
• Participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers and maintain appropriate documentation.

Skills

Direct patient care

Inpatient behavioral health

De-escalation techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Banner Del Webb Medical Center in Sun City, AZ seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct care to psychiatric patients under RN supervision. The role includes safety checks, ADL assistance, milieu management, and 1:1 observations in a high‑quality, patient‑centered environment.

Day shift positions (7:00am–7:30pm) with opportunities to float to ED or medical units as needed. Prior inpatient behavioral health experience is preferred; BLS certification is required.