Behavioral Health Tech IV Internal Job
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Tech IV performs routine activities to provide physical and psychological care for patients under Court Ordered Evaluation or Treatment due to mental illness. Services are provided at one of three inpatient facilities: Maryvale, Phoenix, or Mesa. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team and works collaboratively with treatment-team members, patients, and their families as a vital component of the therapeutic milieu. Behavioral Health Tech IVs serve as role models and knowledgeable resources in patient care. In collaboration with the CRL or Charge Nurse on the unit, they promote change and introduce quality initiatives intended to improve patient care and outcomes. Hourly pay range: $21.34–$31.48.
Requirements
- Five years of behavioral health experience.
- An Advanced Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Completion, certification by an internationally or nationally recognized organization specializing in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior, or an associate degree in a field related to Behavioral Health.
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge to provide behavioral health services to adults, including people over age 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, and composing email, and the ability to navigate an electronic medical record using a computer.
- Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- For Valleywise Behavioral Health Center – Mesa – Unit 2 Adolescent: a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or submission of a completed application to the department within seven days of the transfer date. The card must remain valid for its entire period of issuance and be renewed before expiration.
- For Valleywise Behavioral Health Center – Mesa – Unit 2 Adolescent: personnel must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within their scope of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Behavioral health experience in an inpatient facility.
- Fifteen months of experience working as a Behavioral Health Tech III at Valleywise Health.
- Specialized training in CPI, EKG, Accuchek, phlebotomy, and manual vital signs.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical and psychological care for patients under Court Ordered Evaluation or Treatment due to mental illness.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team, patients, and families.
- Contribute to the therapeutic milieu.
- Serve as a role model and knowledgeable resource for other staff in patient care.
- Work with the CRL or Charge Nurse to promote change and introduce quality initiatives that improve patient care and outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
