Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provide direct patient care and clinical support for individuals with behavioral health conditions, including substance use and PTSD. Responsibilities include observing patient behavior, documenting interactions, and assisting with activities of daily living under nursing supervision.
Location Address: 8300 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7613
Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89
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.
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]
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.
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.
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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.
Market context
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.
