Behavioral Health Tech - Pediatric - Kaseman

Location Address

8300 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7613

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89

Summary

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Behavioral Health Tech for 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 nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a caring and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our behavioral health team and support individuals facing mental health, substance use, and emotional wellness challenges. In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care, foster a safe and therapeutic environment, and work closely with nurses, Behavioral Health Specialists, and other healthcare professionals to support each patient's recovery journey.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a critical role in promoting patient safety, dignity, and well-being. Through compassionate observation, patient engagement, and assistance with daily care needs, you'll help create an environment where patients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout their treatment experience.

• How you will help support the team and the community.
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Behavioral Health Specialist or Registered Nurse.

Support patients experiencing a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorders, PTSD, depression, anxiety, crisis situations, trauma-related concerns, and other mental health challenges.

Observe and monitor patient behaviors, moods, interactions, and overall well-being, reporting significant changes to licensed staff.

• Conduct patient rounds and precautionary safety checks to maintain a secure and therapeutic environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care and other basic patient care needs.

Build positive, supportive relationships with patients while encouraging treatment participation and recovery-focused behaviors.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized patient care plans and treatment goals.

• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate observations to the healthcare team.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming patient care environment.
• Assist with stocking supplies and ensuring patient care areas remain prepared and operational.
• Support a culture of respect, compassion, safety, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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)

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. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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