PRN Behavioral Health Tech: Compassionate Care & Growth

Memorial Physician Practices; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit on a PRN schedule. You will assist with activities of daily living, support direct patient care, observe patient behavior, and help implement crisis intervention to maintain safety.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on patient safety, stabilization, and recovery in a therapeutic environment; the role requires a High School Diploma, and within 45 days you must

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 45 days of hire; Handle with Care (HWC) must be obtained within 45 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit on a PRN schedule. You will assist with activities of daily living, support direct patient care, observe patient behavior, and help implement crisis intervention to maintain safety.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on patient safety, stabilization, and recovery in a therapeutic environment; the role requires a High School Diploma, and within 45 days you must