Behavioral Health Tech

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here: Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. Role: Behavioral Health Tech: Location: Eastern New Mexico Medical Center- Roswell Hospital Schedule: PRN Day shift: Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support in a behavioral health setting, assisting in the implementation of treatment plans, monitoring patient behavior, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. This role works under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals, providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and assistance with daily activities for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorders. The Behavioral Health Technician adheres to safety protocols, regulatory standards, and confidentiality guidelines while fostering a compassionate and structured care environment. Essential Functions: - Provides direct patient care, assisting with daily activities, therapeutic interventions, and monitoring patient behavior, emotional state, and safety needs (every 15 minutes). - Observes, documents, and reports patient behaviors, responses to interventions, and any cha...