Patient Care Technician
About The Position
Patient Care Tech Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models. Job Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in person or telephonic. The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Lead PCT, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Program Manager. The PCT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed.
Requirements
- Highschool diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher preferred.
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to behavioral health patients
- Works under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in person or telephonic
- Responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to
- Identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns
- Elevating concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee as needed
Benefits
- 5-week PTO plan
- wide range of unique benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
