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Behavioral Health Tech

Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Albuquerque, New Mexico

$16 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care and clinical support under the direction of a Behavioral Health Specialist or registered nurse. Focus on tasks requiring less technical nursing skills to support patient well-being.

Location Address: 8300 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7613

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89

Summary

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Behavioral Health Tech. This position provides direct patient care, primarily those tasks requiring less technical nursing skills, under the direction of a Behavioral Health Specialist or registered nurse.

  • How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
  • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
  • EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

  • Full time
  • FTE: 0.90
  • Job
  • Exempt:
  • No
  • Work
  • Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will bring specialized training or hands-on experience in direct patient care, demonstrating a strong foundation in clinical support and a commitment to compassionate service.

Qualifications

  • Specialized training in basic patient care preferred (e.g. CNA, MA, military medical training, NA, NT, nursing student who has completed skills labs or has at least 6 months experience in direct patient care)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • BLS Required at the time of Hire

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits. [https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits]

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We're determined to support new mexico's well-Being | presbyterian healthcare services

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification at the time of hire. Preferred qualifications include specialized training such as CNA, MA, or at least 6 months of direct patient care experience.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Clinical Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Behavioral Health Care
  • Compassionate Service

Benefits

  • Loan forgiveness
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Free on-site and community-based gyms
  • Nutrition coaching and classes
  • Mindfulness and meditation resources
  • Night and weekend shift differentials
  • Staff safety wearable badges

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $23/hr
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico...

Salary listed on 396 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Behavioral health support roles remain steady

In New Mexico, behavioral health tech roles are often tied to ongoing demand in hospitals, inpatient units, and community care settings that need support for patient safety and daily care. Competition can be strongest for candidates who already have behavioral health or healthcare experience and can quickly complete BCLS and de-escalation training after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your readiness for certification deadlines before applying.

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