Lead Patient Care Tech-InPatient/Crisis/Transition Point

Community Bridges, INC • Mesa, AZ

96d

About The Position

The Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients as well as oversight and support to the PCTs assigned to their shift. The Lead PCT coordinates with the Registered Nurses (RN), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), and Behavioral Health Medical Practitioners (BHMP) to ensure a safe environment and quality care is provided to all presenting for services. The Lead PCT is also responsible for the safety and operational effectiveness of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, directing staff during non-violent physical interventions and seclusion and restraint episodes and providing direct patient care when needed. The Lead PCT is expected to have full knowledge of program policy and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) or more years of health care related experience.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) preferred.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification (current and valid within the State of Arizona) preferred.
• Valid identification required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to behavioral health patients.
• Oversee and support the PCTs assigned to their shift.
• Coordinate with Registered Nurses (RN), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), and Behavioral Health Medical Practitioners (BHMP).
• Ensure a safe environment and quality care for all patients.
• Identify environmental and patient specific safety concerns.
• Direct staff during non-violent physical interventions and seclusion and restraint episodes.
• Provide direct patient care when needed.
• Maintain full knowledge of program policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans.
• Hospital indemnity/Critical Illness insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings.
• Health Care Savings.
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs.
• Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees