Behavioral Health Technician - Adolescent Nights at Valleywise Health System – Mesa, Arizona
Valleywise Health System
Mesa, Arizona, 85201, United States
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About This Position
At Valleywise Health inpatient mental health treatment services are an important part of our patient care services. As our new Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides exceptional care for patients under court-ordered evaluation or treatment due to mental illness. Our team includes nurses, behavioral health technicians (BHT), mental health workers, health unit coordinators (HUC), psychiatric and medical providers, social workers, chaplains, and recreational therapists. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team fosters a healthy, cooperative environment for patients and coworkers, which is rewarding and fulfilling.
The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive formal didactic and practical orientation. Further education consists of, but is not limited to, computer-based training in the safe use of equipment and hospital-based procedures, including safety, fire safety, proper handling of hazardous materials, and natural disasters.
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.54 - $25.87
Multiple shifts available. Eligible for a night shift differential of 18% and weekend shift differential of 8% of the employee’s base rate of pay.
Qualifications
Education:
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Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
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Prefer a Basic Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Completion, or Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Behavioral Health
Experience:
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1-2 years of behavioral health experience
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Prefer behavioral health experience in an inpatient facility.
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Acceptable behavioral health work experience includes providing direct care to individuals with a mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance use problem gained in a behavioral health, or correctional work environment.
Specialized Training:
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Must be able to complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire.
Certification/Licensure:
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Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association or completes BLS during NEO training.
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Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit completed application to the Arizona Department of Public Safety within seven days of hire date. Fingerprint clearance cards must remain valid for the entire period of issuance and must be renewed prior to expiration.
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Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Must demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide behavioral health services to adults, including those over the age of 65, adolescents, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals who have co-occurring disorder, and/or individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.
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Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
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Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
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Mesa, Arizona, 85201, United States
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