Patient Care Tech; BHT

Overview

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using evidence-based models.

Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in person or telephonic. The primary focus is 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 unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient-specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients under RN supervision.
• Identify and communicate environmental and patient safety concerns.
• Support the treatment team and adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe unit environment.

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience with exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.

• CBI is growing and expanding services. We value all employees and their careers.
• Recognition:
  The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley for the past four years.

CBI values professional growth through ongoing training and strong leadership, with ongoing development opportunities for staff. Our culture emphasizes a safe, upbeat work environment and work-life balance. We offer a 5-week PTO plan and a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement options, plus wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.

Our facilities are state-of-the-art and adhere to a "+no wrong door" treatment approach that aims to dramatically improve the quality of life for patients.

CBI treats patients from all walks of life and maintains the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible.