Patient Care Tech (BHT)

Community Bridges, INC•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in person or telephonic. The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Program Manager. The PCT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed. 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. 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 have 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!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and either:
18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health and two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or
Four years of full-time behavioral health work experience, or
An associate’s degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or
A bachelor’s degree in a field other than behavioral health and at least one year of full-time behavioral health work experience; or
A master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to behavioral health patients under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Focuses on direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Program Manager.
Responsible for the safety of the assigned unit.
Identifies environmental and patient specific safety concerns.
Elevates safety concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.