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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Behavioral Health Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join The Medical Center of Aurora which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

The Medical Center of Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Behavioral Health Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) you will be cognizant of and have concern for those factors that ensure a safe and effective environment for psychiatric patients. In addition, as a Behavioral Health Technician, you will have a basic understanding of the behaviors of the psychiatric patient and an ability to interact in a therapeutic manner.

Here is some of what you can expect from being a Behavioral Health Tech with us:

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will perform assigned tasks and activities according to skill level and patient needs as assessed by the Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Lead Behavioral Health Tech.

You will function as a member of the treatment team and accept responsibilities for specifically assigned duties such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation, management of the milieu, assisting with behavior modification programs and care of patient’s daily activities and needs.

You will provide and document goal and wrap up groups daily.

You will complete routine vital sign checks, orient the patient to the unit and search and catalog patient belongings.

You will demonstrates knowledge of regulatory laws as it relates to the care of the mentally ill.

What qualifications you will need:

Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

CPI certification within 1 month of hire and re-certification every 1 years thereafter required.

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling preferred. (BHT I)

One year of inpatient behavioral health experience preferred. (BHT I)

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required or equivalent experience in the mental health field required. (BHT II)

Two years of inpatient behavioral health experience preferred. (BHT II)

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required or a license and/or equivalent experience in the mental health field required. (BHT III)

Three years of inpatient behavioral health experience preferred. (BHT III)

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is a 120 free standing facility in Aurora, Colorado. The Center services the mental health needs of the Adult, Senior Adult, and Adolescent populations and is a campus of The Medical Center of Aurora, which is the first community hospital in the Denver Metro area to receive three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is a 346-bed acute care hospital located in Aurora, Colorado.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Behavioral Health Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.