Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Full-Time, Days Copper Springs is a 72‑bed behavioral health hospital located in Avondale, Arizona, serving adults and adolescents with mental health and substance use disorders. In this role you will support the therapeutic milieu and deliver quality care under the direction of the RN. Responsibilities Provide support to the therapeutic milieu by ensuring scheduled programs are delivered, supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating patients and guests with dignity. 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 to 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 duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric or geriatric patients preferred. BHT certification preferred. CPR and de‑escalation certifications required within 30 days of hire. Open to flexible work hours and overtime. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time employees. Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 401(k) retirement package with company match and tuition assistance. Mental, physical and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments and mental health services. Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. "Copper Springs in Avondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." #J-18808-Ljbffr