Pool - Patient Care Tech (PRN / Pickup Position)

Community Bridges; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

401K with employer match - 100% vest.

Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is seeking a Pool - Patient Care Technician to join our behavioral health team. The PCT will deliver direct patient care under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse and support unit safety.

We value candidates with a high school diploma or GED, healthcare exposure, and a willingness to work within a recovery-focused environment. The role includes pre-employment background checks and valid identification as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months health care related experience required.
• Minimum of six months recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
• Valid identification required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients under RN direction.
• Support safety of the unit and address safety concerns with RN/Program Manager.
• Assist with coordinating care as directed by the RN and Program Manager.

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

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.

Pool - Patient Care Technician

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon and District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principal mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years.

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). The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN and/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, Program Manager, 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 required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
• Valid identification required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check required.

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.

Hourly Rate: $20.50/HR - $24.60/HR

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• 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 treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!