Behavioral Health Technician - BHT

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Job Type: Full Time | Days Schedule: 3x12, Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Your experience matters El Dorado Springs is part of a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well‑being. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you embrace a mission dedicated to making communities healthier. More about our team El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is a private or semi‑private bed facility located in Tucson, AZ, providing acute psychiatric, rehabilitation, and behavioral health care. How you'll contribute Observe and maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one‑on‑one supervision as needed. Perform delegated tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients. Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments. Report all medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs. Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to ensure a clean, therapeutic environment. Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co‑facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines. Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols. Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned. Why join us Comprehensive Benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee Well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age or older. Additional requirements Certifications: CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire. Experience: previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred. Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. EEOC Statement El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr