Behavioral Health Technician; BHT
Job in
Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85249, USA
Listing for:
Harboroaks
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 50000 USD Yearly
USD
30000.00
50000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.Conduct safety checks and ensure that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.Provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
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