PRN Behavioral Health Technician – Patient-Centered Care

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

PRN schedule

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) on a PRN schedule to support the 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide direct patient care, observe behaviors, and support risk assessments in a patient-centered, therapeutic environment.

Required education is a high school diploma; BLS and Handle with Care training must be completed within 45 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire.
• Handle with Care training within 45 days of hire.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions.
• Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Report changes in condition to nursing staff and suggest adjustments to treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention on unit and during incoming calls to maintain safety.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

ADLs assistance

Observation & documentation

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Handle with Care (HWC)

Job description

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) on a PRN schedule to support the 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide direct patient care, observe behaviors, and support risk assessments in a patient-centered, therapeutic environment.

Required education is a high school diploma; BLS and Handle with Care training must be completed within 45 days of hire.