Inpatient Mental Health Tech — Patient Care & Crisis Support

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide patient care across age groups in inpatient/residential or community outreach settings. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, education, charting, and collaboration with the treatment team.

The role supports milieux activities, crisis intervention, and coordination with other departments, with a focus on patient safety and confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Training completed or in progress.
• UNMH Mental Health Tech within 6 months ideal.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS within 30 days required.
• Aggressive Behavior Certification within 30 days desirable.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE: Provide care in a safe, therapeutic environment.
• CHARTING: Document observations and required data in EMR per treatment plan.
• PATIENT CARE: Assist with activities of daily living; support in crisis intervention as needed.
• TRANSPORT: Move patients to appointments, labs, and treatments.
• DEVELOPMENT: Participate in planning and implementing patient treatment programs.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Training

UNMH Mental Health Tech within 6 Months

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Providers within 30 days

Aggressive Behavior Certification within 30 days

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide patient care across age groups in inpatient/residential or community outreach settings. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, education, charting, and collaboration with the treatment team.

The role supports milieux activities, crisis intervention, and coordination with other departments, with a focus on patient safety and confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.