Behavioral Health Technician II - ED in Phoenix, Arizona at Valleywise Health System
Salary: $17.54 - $25.87/hrJob Function: Medical
Valleywise Health System
Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician II - ED
The Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) II performs a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care for patients under Court Ordered Evaluation or Treatment due to mental illness. These services are provided at one of our three inpatient facilities (Maryvale, Phoenix, and Mesa). The BHT II is part of a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with all members of the treatment team including the client/patient and their family. The BHT II is a vital component to the therapeutic milieu.
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Hourly Pay Rate: $17.54 - $25.87
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
- Prefer a Basic Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Completion, or Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Behavioral Health
Experience:
- 1-2 years of behavioral health experience
- Prefer behavioral health experience in an inpatient facility.
- 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:
- Must be able to complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire.
Certification/Licensure:
- Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association or completes BLS during NEO training.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States
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