Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) - Nights

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.

Learn more about Vail Health here . Are you passionate about making a difference in individuals' lives? Do you want to be part of an innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional care?

If so, we invite you to join our team at the Precourt Healing Center, our new state-of-the-art behavioral health inpatient center set to open soon. We believe in treating the whole person addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs. About Us Striving to be the model of integrated and exceptional behavioral health treatment, research, education, and innovation by sustainably implementing an accessible and effective Behavioral Healthcare model that delivers, supports, and promotes a full continuum of care across our Mountain Communities.

Why Join Us

Innovative Care Model : Join a cutting-edge approach to behavioral health that integrates the latest research and therapies. Collaborative Environment : Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your commitment to excellence and compassion. Professional Growth : We are committed to your development with ongoing training, education, and career advancement opportunities.

State-of-the-Art Facility : Utilize the best tools and resources in a newly designed, modern healthcare setting. Meaningful Impact : Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families, contributing to their journey towards recovery and wellness. About the opportunity: The Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a pivotal role in supporting the care and treatment of patients within the Precourt Healing Center (PHC).

This position involves providing direct care to individuals experiencing behavioral health issues, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and assisting in the implementation of treatment plans under the guidance of clinical staff. What you will need: Provides direct patient care including obtaining and recording vital signs, assistance with daily living activities, crisis intervention, emotional support, education, maintaining patient documentation, and completing administrative duties. Responsible for working with the treatment team to develop and deliver culturally responsive, trauma informed, and developmentally appropriate curriculum for both group and individual patient engagement.

Monitors and assists patients with daily living activities including documentation of routine safety checks. Provides emotional support and encouragement to patients, as well as staff, by fostering a positive and respectful atmosphere. Provides direct patient care for crisis intervention and behavior management, utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed.

Maintains a clean and organized environment conducive to recovery. Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in patient care areas. Replaces supplies depleted on a daily basis.

Cleans and prepares patient care areas, equipment, and tools. Completes shift opening and closing procedures. Serves to create a therapeutic milieu through engagement in activities and patient engagement.

Accurately documents patient behaviors, interactions, and progress in medical records reporting any significant changes in patient condition or behavior to nursing and clinical staff promptly. Actively participates in treatment team meetings to discuss patient care and contribute input on care plans. Collaborates effectively with the PHC treatment team, as well as team members across the behavioral health service line, and the entire health system.

Participates in ongoing training and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to patient care in behavioral health settings.