What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at Vanguard Behavioral Health NM?
Vanguard Behavioral is seeking caring and compassionate people to join our team of devoted healthcare professionals.
About Vanguard Behavioral
Vanguard Behavioral is a behavioral IOP and RTC that provides a safe, nurturing environment for the treatment of mental health and substance abuse issues.
We offer innovative, customized treatment in both inpatient and outpatient programs, customizing our care based on your individual needs and preferences. Our compassionate and expert treatment is designed to help our patients move past their problems and take back control of their life. Vanguard provides both intensive inpatient and outpatient therapies that treat mental health and substance abuse at its core.
Our expert and customized treatment strategies offer relief from the debilitating symptoms of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
We are seeking talented Full-Time Care Coordinators.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will provide direct patient care to patients under the supervision of our licensed professionals while maintaining a safe and efficient working and treatment environment. Your ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe quality patient care will be essential to success.
Why Vanguard Behavioral?
- A small family like environment where focus is on patient outcomes.
- Dedicated, passionate leaders who are hands-on and accessible.
- The opportunity to make a difference in our patients' lives every day.
POSITION SUMMARY
- Under the supervision of clinical, provide direct patient care to patients as assigned.
- Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Clinical Director
- Observe patients’ behavior
- Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
- Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
- Report changes in patients’ condition or behavior to clinical
- Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation
- Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Clinical.
- Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
- Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials.
- Monitor vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
EDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16-$18
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Albuquerque, NM 87110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18