Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Gilbert, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Copper Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital in Gilbert, Arizona, is seeking a full-time, day-shift Behavioral Health Technician to support patients in its behavioral health programs. Under the direction of an RN, the technician helps maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic milieu; supports scheduled programs and patient activities; and treats patients and guests with dignity. Copper Springs East is a 72-bed hospital offering inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction services for adults and seniors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with chemically dependent, dual-diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity.
• Conduct regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge, and conduct unit safety checks each shift to maintain a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other assigned duties.

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 coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED