Behavioral Health Tech

Presbyterian is hiring a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Technician to join our compassionate and dedicated care team. In this role, you'll provide direct patient support-focusing on essential care tasks-under the guidance of a Behavioral Health Specialist or Registered Nurse.

If you're passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.9
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days
• Job is based at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (A wearable badge that allows employees to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and specialized training or experience in direct patient care.

Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care to our community.

• Specialized training in basic patient care preferred (e.g. CNA, MA, military medical training, NA, NT, nursing student who has completed skills labs or has at least 6 months experience in direct patient care)
• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Required at the time of Hire

• Works as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment and care of patients hospitalized with a broad spectrum of behavioral health issues and diagnoses, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal or homicidal behaviors, mental instability, or physical, sexual or emotional abuse.
• Observes patient mood, behaviors and interactions, performs patient rounds and precautionary checks, and assists with activities of daily living and patient care procedures as indicated under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Performs activities to maintain a clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked patient care environment

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.