Behavioral Health Tech
El Paso, Texas
Category: Allied
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 901937
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Contract Duration: 52 Weeks
Est. Pay: $1025 / Week
Posted Date: 2/4/2025
El Paso, Texas
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Category: Allied
Contract Duration: 52 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $1025 / Week
Job ID: 901937
Posted Date: 2/4/2025
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Amergis Healthcare is searching for a qualified Behavioral Health Tech for an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Detention Center.
Expected Shift:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides comprehensive mental health screenings, patient care management and facilitates basic psycho-educational groups. BHT augments on-site behavioral services to include patient education, segregation wellness checks, sleep checks, behavioral observations, and compliance coaching for medical and mental health patients. The BHT consults with Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) to monitor patient compliance, promote safety and patient engagement within an integrated and therapeutic care milieu. BHT schedules appointments, complete medical records documentation in electronic Health Records (eHR) and coordinates follow up care for mental health patients under the direction of the BHP.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
1. Associate degree in a behavioral science/specialty field
2. Two years of work experience in a mental health clinic or residential healthcare setting.
REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
1. American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification at level three within 12 months of hire.
1. Maintains current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) or the American Red Cross CPR/BLS Course.
ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
1. Strong oral/written communication skills
2. Active listening skills
3. Excellent interpersonal skills
4. Strong organizational and time management skills
5. Strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
6. Integrity/honesty
7. Demonstrated cultural awareness
8. Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred, but not required
In addition to Amergis’ standard benefits package, we are offering the following:
$25.64 per hour plus an additional $4.93/hour up to 40 hours per week
2 weeks of paid vacation
Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave
11 paid federal holidays (regardless of working on the holiday)
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
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