Job Description

Adelphi Staffing is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to provide direct patient care and support services to patients at a psychiatric hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidates will play an essential role in assisting patients with daily activities, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

• ID: BD-888-02
• Profession: Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT)
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Facility Type: Psychiatric Hospital
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: Weekday and Weekend Shifts: 6am-6:30pm, 6pm-6:30am
• Rate: $19

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED or higher level educational attainment.
• CPR Certification (AHA).
• Valid CPI Blue Card - Current certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) with Advanced Physical Skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) adults in short or long-term psychiatric inpatient or residential treatment facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support patients in a psychiatric hospital setting.
• Consult with clinical staff in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients and residents.
• Assist in the implementation of treatment behavior management plans.
• Provide specialized care and security to patients and residents to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Observe, interact, and guide patients and residents, redirect inappropriate behaviors, and model appropriate behaviors.
• Respond to incidents which may require physical intervention.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage patient aggression and crises.
• Escort patients to appointments, therapy sessions, and supervised outings.
• Assist with basic hygiene, nutrition, and other daily living activities necessitated by a patient’s diminished mental capacity or physical health.
• Ensure communication of information between shifts regarding patient and resident behavior changes and program operations.
• Inspect patient and resident rooms for cleanliness, order, contraband, etc, and assist with the search of persons and rooms for contraband.
• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback on patient progress.
• Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards in patient care.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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