Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Schedule: PRN
Your Experience Matters
Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Behavioral Health Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve
Department/Unit Summary
Join our team! The 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit is staffed with 1 nurse and 1 Behavioral Health Technician for up to 8 patients on both day and night shifts.
When the census reaches 9-12 patients, an additional nurse or technician is added. Behavioral Health Technicians are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing behavioral health and mental health challenges. The multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to promote patient safety, stabilization, and recovery in a therapeutic environment.
How You'll Contribute
A Behavioral Health Tech who excels in this role:
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
- Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.
Shift: PRN
What We're Looking For
- Education: High School Diploma
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have within 45 days of hire;
Handle with Care (HWC) Mush have within 45 days of hire
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
Also Offers
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Hunter Delacruz by emailing hunter.delacruz@lifepoint.net
About Our Health System
Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Key Responsibilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide or support direct care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. Observe and document patient behavior, report changes to nursing staff, and provide crisis intervention to help maintain safety.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in clinical psychology (behavioral health tech) | ranked against 32 Clinical Psychology (Behavioral Health Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Clinical Psychology median $52k (middle half $52k–$52k)81 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Psychology listings | 199 in the last 30 days | 106 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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