Patient Care Tech (BHT)

Community Bridges, INC • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing direct care to behavioral health patients under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse, either in person or by telephone. The role focuses on 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 assigned unit, including identifying environmental and patient-specific safety concerns and elevating them to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical home, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services throughout Arizona. Its programs serve people experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of healthcare-related experience providing adequate exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to behavioral health patients as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Program Manager.
• Help maintain the safety of the assigned unit.
• Identify environmental and patient-specific safety concerns and elevate them to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental plans, including hospital indemnity and critical illness
• Pet insurance
• Dependent care savings and health care savings plans
• 401(k) with employer match, 100% vested upon enrollment
• Generous PTO accrual, with a five-week PTO plan at the start
• 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