Behavioral Health Technicians: AM/PM Shifts Available
About The Position
Join Aurora Behavioral Health System and become a part of the state's most extensive free-standing behavioral health system. Our Level 1, acute care psychiatric facility located in Tempe is licensed to treat adults and adolescents for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. Our team is dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, and treatment. The experienced Behavioral Health Tech, BHT, is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN in inpatient care. Under the supervision of the RN, the BHT will help patients with their activities of daily living. The BHT is also an active participant in daily shift rounds and the treatment plan process, and will assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment. The BHT will gather information and provide crisis intervention to support the RN in implementing the patient's treatment and care plan. The BHT will conduct activities/groups as assigned by the Charge Nurse/Therapist to support treatment goals and objectives. The BHT will ensure a safe environment. All BHT duties will be performed in accordance with the established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the hospital, as well as those of state and regulatory agencies. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Certified in TO, CPR, and First Aid Training or completed within the first 30 days of hire
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or verifiable equivalent
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
- Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN in inpatient care
- Help patients with their activities of daily living
- Active participant in daily shift rounds and the treatment plan process
- Assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment
- Gather information and provide crisis intervention to support the RN in implementing the patient's treatment and care plan
- Conduct activities/groups as assigned by the Charge Nurse/Therapist to support treatment goals and objectives
- Ensure a safe environment
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
