Lead Patient Care Technician (nights)

Community Bridges Inc•Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

Lead Patient Care Technician Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models. Job Summary 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

Highschool diploma or GED required.
One (1) or more years of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations required.
Valid identification required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) is preferred but not required for this position.
Certified Nurse Assistant certification (current and valid within the State of Arizona) is preferred but not required of this position.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to behavioral health patients
Oversight and support to the PCTs assigned to their shift
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.
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
Providing direct patient care when needed
Expected to have full knowledge of program policy and procedures.

Benefits

CBI is growing and expanding our services!
We are experiencing tremendous growth currently.
As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers.
For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley!
CBI Values your Career and has lots of growth opportunities!
Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support.
Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership.
The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff.
Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.
We are looking for driven and compassionate individuals that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment.
We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!
Our locations are all state-of-the-art facilities that provide top notch integrated care.
We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care.
CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!