Night Behavioral Health Technician - Make a Difference

Lifepoint Health; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and insurance

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Job summary

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for full-time night shifts. The role emphasizes safety monitoring, patient care tasks, and therapeutic group activities in a 106-bed behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, crisis intervention, and assisting with admissions and daily living activities. CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks and safety monitoring
• Take vital signs, collect specimens, document care, and assist with group education
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals and appointments
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift
• Encourage activities of daily living and facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and follow program protocols

Job description

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for full-time night shifts. The role emphasizes safety monitoring, patient care tasks, and therapeutic group activities in a 106-bed behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, crisis intervention, and assisting with admissions and daily living activities. CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days are required.