Patient Care Tech (BHT)

Community Bridges Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency located in Arizona offering residential, outpatient, inpatient, and crisis services.

The Patient Care Technician will be part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, providing direct care to behavioral health patients under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse. They ensure safety and escalate concerns as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months health-care related experience; exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Preferred: at least 6 months of personal recovery from substance use or mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Monitor patient vitals and report any changes to the RN.
• Assist with medication administration under RN direction.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vitals monitoring

Medication administration

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency located in Arizona offering residential, outpatient, inpatient, and crisis services.

Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is part of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team, providing direct care to behavioral health patients under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse. The PCT’s primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operations Supervisor, or Program Manager. The PCT also ensures the safety of the unit, identifying environmental and patient‑specific safety concerns and escalating them to supervisory staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Monitor patient vitals and report any changes to the RN.
• Assist with medication administration under RN direction.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of health‑care related experience exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Preferred: at least 6 months of personal recovery from substance use or mental health disorders.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Supplemental Plans.
• Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness coverage and Pet Insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401(k) with employer match (100% vested on enrollment).
• Generous PTO accrual and wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs.
• Competitive compensation and ongoing professional development.