Behavioral Health Technician III in Mesa, Arizona at Valleywise Health System
NewSalary: $19.73 - $29.10/hr
Valleywise Health System
Mesa, Arizona, 85201, United States
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Job Description
The Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) III 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 III is part of a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with all members of the treatment team including the client/patient and their family and is a vital component to the therapeutic milieu. BHT IIIs are looked to by others as a role model and staff that are knowledgeable in all aspects of patient care and work with the CRL or Charge Nurse on the unit to promote change and introduce quality initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
Hourly Pay Range: $19.73 - $29.10
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years of behavioral health experience or
- A Bachelor's degree or higher degree in any field plus 1.5 years of behavioral health experience.
- Basic Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Completion or a Bachelor's degree in a field related to Behavioral Health is preferred.
Experience:
- Prefer behavioral health experience in an inpatient facility.
- Prefer 12 months of experience working as a Behavioral Health Tech II at Valleywise Health.
Specialized Training:
- CPI, EKG, AccuCheck, and manual vital signs training.
- Must complete phlebotomy training and within six (6) months of promotion or hire.
Certification/Licensure:
- Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- 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 transfer date. Fingerprint clearance cards must remain valid for the entire period of issuance and must be renewed prior to expiration.
- 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, 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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Mesa, Arizona, 85201, United States
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