Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Artistic Behavioral Health Specialist

Psa Behavioral Health•Phoenix, AZ

86d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Our Artistic Behavioral Health Specialist provides behavioral health services, while teaching art, in our Art Awakenings program. This BHT position primarily provides psycho-social rehabilitation services and skill-building classes to youth and/or adults in a supportive art studio environment.

Requirements

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) required (must be 21 years old):
High School Diploma or equivalent and six months of full-time behavioral health work experience or internship or Peer Support Certification, or
Associates Degree and three months of full-time behavioral health experience or internship or Peer Support Certification, or
A BHT Certificate from an accredited college/university, or
Bachelor's Degree, or
Master's Degree
Valid Arizona or other state driver's license
Valid automobile insurance
Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Three-year MVR driving record that meets the agency's auto insurance carrier's coverage requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience providing psycho-social rehabilitation services to adult participant populations and/or youth and families preferred
Strong skills in the arts either visual and/or musical
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Provides psycho-social rehabilitation services using expressive arts to adults and/or youth with a diagnosis of a serious mental illness, general mental health, co-occurring, or other behavioral health concerns
Leads therapeutic art groups
Completes intakes (initial) and updated assessments (including diagnosis) with participants and participating family members or other supportive individuals
Develops individualized treatment plans in coordination with participants, their families, and additional community members, as appropriate
Assists participants in identifying and developing realistic treatment goals
Oversees the health, safety, and welfare of participants in the program
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community agencies, case managers, and clinical teams
Participates in clinical staffing and individual service planning sessions with case managers, treatment staff, family members, and others to identify and meet participant treatment and transition needs
Maintains information on community resources for participant assistance and support
Provides education, assistance, and support to family members and others involved with the participant to enhance awareness of mental health challenges and to increase their ability to contribute to the counseling and/or rehabilitation process
Conducts and documents continuing assessments of participant functioning
Maintains patient records and other documentation according to agency standards
Provides emergency face-to-face counseling and/or crisis intervention as needed to avert or in response to participant needs
Completes reviews for medical necessity as needed for program participants
Completes documentation within the identified agency and state requirements and time frames
Attends supervision and training to attain the amount of hours as required by state licensing standards

Benefits

Exceptionally generous PTO (3.5 weeks off your first year and rising in subsequent years)
14 paid holidays
Excellent quarterly incentives
403(b) with company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Licensure reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary insurance for critical illness, accident and hospitalization
Pet insurance