PRN Behavioral Health Technician — Compassionate Care

Lifepoint Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for PRN shifts. The role supports patient-centered care in a 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit, with team-based collaboration to promote safety and recovery.

Requirements include a High School Diploma; BLS and Handle with Care certifications within 45 days. Join a dedicated team focused on compassionate care and community health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications 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 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct patient care

Observation of patient behavior

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for PRN shifts. The role supports patient-centered care in a 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit, with team-based collaboration to promote safety and recovery.

Requirements include a High School Diploma; BLS and Handle with Care certifications within 45 days. Join a dedicated team focused on compassionate care and community health.