Patient Care Tech

Community Bridges, Inc.; Yuma, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) seeks a Patient Care Tech to join its behavioral health team. The PCT delivers direct patient care under RN supervision and contributes to a safe care environment, addressing safety concerns promptly.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, with at least 6 months of healthcare experience and preferably some recovery from substance use or mental health challenges. The role supports an integrated care model in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months healthcare experience with exposure to behavioral/medical crises.
• Minimum of six months recovery from substance use or mental health disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintain unit safety and address environmental and patient safety concerns with escalation as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Recovery from substance use

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Patient Care Tech

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in person or telephonic. The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Program Manager. The PCT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.

Skills/Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experiencing tremendous growth currently. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers.
• For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley!

CBI Values your Career and has lots of growth opportunities!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

About our Culture, commitment to employees!

• We are looking for driven and compassionate individuals that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
• We know life happens, that's why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

Our Facilities.

Our locations are all state-of-the-art facilities that provide top notch integrated care. We are proud to adhere to a "no wrong door" treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!