Patient Care Tech (BHT)

Job Order : Patient Care Technician (PCT / BHT) Nights and Weekends

Position : Patient Care Technician (Behavioral Health Tech)

Location : Tucson, Arizona

Employment Type : Full-time

Compensation : $16-$20 per hour (based on experience)

Weeknight Shift Differential (Mon-Thurs) : +10%

Weekend Day Shift Differential (Sat, Sun) : +$1.00 / hour

Weekend Night Shift Differential (Fri, Sat, Sun) : +$2.00 / hour

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to join our treatment teams across Arizona. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, the PCT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing direct patient care in crisis and inpatient settings.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring patient and unit safety, identifying and escalating concerns, and contributing to high-quality behavioral health care for individuals facing crisis, substance use, homelessness, or mental illness.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to patients under the direction of an RN.

Support patient safety by monitoring the unit and addressing environmental or patient-specific risks.

Collaborate with clinical and operations staff to support patient needs.

Respond to behavioral and medical crisis situations.

Document care accurately and professionally.

Qualifications

Required : High school diploma or GED.

Preferred : Associate's Degree or higher.

Minimum 6 months of healthcare-related experience with exposure to behavioral and / or medical crisis situations.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay : $16-$20 / hour (based on experience)

Shift Differentials :

Weeknight (Mon-Thurs) : +10%

Weekend Day (Sat-Sun) : +$1.00 / hour

Weekend Night (Fri-Sun) : +$2.00 / hour

Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance

Supplemental coverage including hospital indemnity & critical illness

Pet insurance

Dependent Care Savings & Health Care Savings programs

401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs

Wellness programs & additional incentives

Why Join Us?

Essential service provider with tremendous growth and career advancement opportunities.

Strong leadership support and ongoing training for professional development.

Recognized as one of the Top Ten Healthiest Mid-Size Employers in the Valley (Phoenix Business Journal).

A culture built on compassion, work-life balance, and dignity in patient care.

26 state-of-the-art facilities offering integrated behavioral healthcare.

Contact Information

For more details or to apply, please reach out directly : Josh McCoy Email : josh.mccoy@adeccona.comCall : 231-903-0006Text : 423-528-6053

Pay Details : $16.00 to $22.00 per hour

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