TECH - MH/BH

Universal Health Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Universal Health Services is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician at Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves providing basic nursing care, aiding with daily activities, and maintaining a safe environment under supervision. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, ideally with education in nursing or psychology. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and career development opportunities within UHS. Join us in making a difference in behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain AZ Fingerprint clearance card (Level one).
• 21 years of age or older during application of card required.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care under supervision.
• Aids with activities of daily living.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Assistance in activities of daily living

Mental health assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education focused on nursing/psychology/social service

Job description

Responsibilities

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84-bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others, join our team! We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for (work as needed on days or nights (7a-7p) or (7p - 7a).

The Behavioral Health Technician provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Hospital Supervisor and the assigned RN to the unit.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred. Completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security training program or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Other requirements: Must be able to obtain AZ Fingerprint clearance card (Level one) and are at least 21 years of age during application of card

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.