Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) - PRN/Pool - Vail Health : Job Details

1617 Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) - PRN/Pool 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.*This position is PRN or as needed.* *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.* Educates patients and their families about behavioral health issues, patient rights, treatment processes, and coping strategies, as appropriate.* Ensures compliance with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance including quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.* Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.* Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. *Experience:** Two years of experience in direct patient care or community behavioral health experience preferred* Experience with crisis intervention and management of acute psychiatric conditions strongly preferred* Bilingual (Spanish) preferred *License(s):** N/A*Certification(s):** Basic Life Support (BLS) required* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Therapeutic Options™, or equivalent training preferred* LivingWorks START or QPR Training preferred* LivingWorks ASIST preferred* Adult and/or Youth Mental Health First Aid training preferred*Computer / Typing:** Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.*Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.* *Education:** Associate or bachelor's degree preferred *Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.*Hourly Pay:$25.47—$35.98 USD []( []( []( []( *About Vail Health*Vail Health is a dynamic mountain healthcare system that combines the world-class careyou'd see in a big city with a small-town approach. Our history of pioneerism inspires us toroll up our sleeves in a collaborative and innovative spirit. We take pride in being anindependent healthcare system that has the flexibility to make decisions that directlyimpact our communities.Elevated standards are the cornerstone of our approach. As a pillar of our community, VailHealth puts as much emphasis on mental health as we do on physical health. Werecognize the value of integrated teamwork to provide the same level of personalized carewe'd give an elite athlete, neighbor, or family member.Joining Vail Health means becoming part of something greater than yourself. We supportyour journey, providing curated benefits that foster your personal and professional growth.Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, patients, and localcommunities.*Expanded Reach & Specialized Services*Vail Health has expanded its reach with care facilities in Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum,and Basalt. Our main hospital in Vail offers a wide range of services, including emergencycare, surgery, childbirth, and imaging, all within a modern facility that reflects ourdedication to innovation and excellence.The Shaw Cancer Center, a premier oncology facility in Edwards, provides comprehensivecancer care—ranging from radiation and infusion to supportive therapies—set in a serene,mountain environment.In 2025, we also opened the Precourt Healing Center, a state-of-the-art Behavioral Healthfacility offering both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the growing mental healthneeds of our mountain communities with compassionate, integrated care. *Why Nurses Choose Vail Health*• *Work-Life Balance*: Flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off, and theopportunity to live in one of the most desirable mountain communities in thecountry.• *Wellness-Focused Culture*: A system-wide commitment to caregiver well-being,including fitness benefits, mental health support, and a strong culture of gratitudeand recognition.• *Diverse Clinical Opportunities*: From surgical services and emergency care tooncology, behavioral health, family birth center and orthopedics, nurses can gainexperience across a wide range of specialties.• *Professional Growth*: Access to continuing education, tuition reimbursement, andclinical advancement programs that encourage lifelong learning and leadershipdevelopment.• *Partnerships with World-Class Providers*: The Steadman Clinic and Vail-SummitOrthopedics & Neurosurgery (VSON)—leaders in sports medicine, orthopedics, andspinal care. *Vail Health Benefits*We're proud to offer a *competitive and comprehensive benefits package* that supports the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits include:* Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options* Generous paid time off (PTO)* Retirement savings plan with employer match- 5% match immediately.* Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support* Employee wellness program ($1,000 for Full Time employees) and other mental health resources* Relocation and housing assistance for eligible roles *At Vail Health, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a mission to elevate care in the communities we serve.*