TECH - MH/BH PRN

Universal Health Services•Tucson, AZ

66d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others, join our team! Palo Verde Behavioral Health is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for PRN (work as needed on days or nights (7a-7p) or (7p - 7a). Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84-bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona. The Behavioral Health Technician provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Hospital Supervisor and the assigned RN to the unit.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred. Completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security training program or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Other requirements: Must be able to obtain AZ Fingerprint clearance card (Level one) and are at least 21 years of age during application of card

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred.
Completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security training program or equivalent preferred.
Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.