Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing behavioral health and mental health challenges. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team focused on patient safety, stabilization, and recovery in a therapeutic environment. The 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit is staffed on both day and night shifts with one nurse and one Behavioral Health Technician for up to eight patients. When the census reaches 9–12 patients, an additional nurse or technician is added. This is a full-time night-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 45 days of hire.
Handle with Care (HWC) certification, required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff and suggest modifications to the treatment plan.
Provide crisis intervention for incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave.
A minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year for full-time employees.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.