Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Intake Department
UHS•Phoenix, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Behavioral Heath Technician (Intake) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescents through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. BHT’S work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 year of experience working in psychiatric setting required.
- Handle With Care and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Providers required.
- Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in the field of behavioral health preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately check in patients upon arrival and promptly enter required demographic and clinical information into the electronic medical record to initiate and support the admission process in a timely and efficient manner.
- Take and record vital signs promptly and ensure patient safety through continuous supervision of patient.
- Monitor each patient’s location per the Observation Policy and Procedure and utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
