Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Avondale, AZ - 85323

$33,280 - $41,600/Yr

Adecco - Avondale, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Avondale, AZ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) role at Adecco Healthcare involves providing care to patients in a Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Facility. The PCT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and is responsible for ensuring unit safety by identifying and escalating safety concerns. This is a permanent position with flexible shift options, primarily during nights and weekends, and includes a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.
• Ensure unit safety by identifying environmental and patient-specific safety concerns.
• Escalate safety concerns to the RN, RN Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or designated individual when necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of treatment plans under the direction of the RN.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working with substance abuse/mentally ill patients with a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health or similar.
• 2 years of experience working with substance abuse/mentally ill patients with an Associate's Degree in Behavioral Health or similar.
• 2 years of experience working with substance abuse/mentally ill patients as an LPN.
• 4 years of experience in a relevant role such as PCT, BHT, CNA, MA, or HHA without a Behavioral Health Degree.
• BLS Certification (can be obtained during onboarding).
• Clean background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Title 36 (Court-Ordered Mental Health Proceedings) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) holds.
• Experience with restraints.
• Nursing experience (i.e. LPN).

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pet insurance