Behavioral Health Tech II - ED

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Tech II works in Valleywise Health’s Emergency Department, part of Arizona’s only public teaching hospital and a Level I Trauma Center. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, this position performs routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to patients with a primary or secondary mental health diagnosis. The technician works collaboratively with all members of the treatment team, including patients and families, in a fast-paced emergency care environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Acceptable behavioral health work experience providing direct care to individuals with a mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance use problem in a behavioral health or correctional work environment.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training; for adult emergency positions, this must be completed by the position start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association, or completion of BLS during NEO training.
• Must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge to provide behavioral health services to adults, including people over 65, adolescents, people with substance abuse, people who are seriously mentally ill, people with co-occurring disorders, and people who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Basic computer word-processing skills, including formatting, editing, printing, composing email, and internet searches, and ability to navigate an electronic medical record.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and psychological care to patients with a primary or secondary mental health diagnosis.
• Collaborate with members of the treatment team, including patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED