Behavioral Health Technician II

Valleywise Health•Phoenix, AZ

23h

About The Position

Provides support to patients receiving inpatient mental health treatment, including patients under court-ordered evaluation or treatment due to mental illness. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, behavioral health technicians, mental health workers, health unit coordinators, psychiatric and medical providers, social workers, chaplains, and recreational therapists. The successful candidate receives formal didactic and practical orientation, along with further education that includes computer-based training on equipment safety and hospital procedures such as safety, fire safety, hazardous-material handling, and natural disasters. The role is based at Valleywise Behavioral Health Center – Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $17.54–$25.87, with differentials for night and weekend shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of behavioral health experience.
Ability to complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association, or completion of BLS during NEO training.
For the Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent assignment, a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card, or submission of a completed application within seven days of hire; the card must remain valid and be renewed before expiration.
Meet the stated Arizona personnel age requirement: at least 21 years old, or at least 18 and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within the scope of practice.
Knowledge and skills to provide behavioral health services to adults, including adults over 65, adolescents, people with substance abuse or co-occurring disorders, people who are seriously mentally ill, 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 using a computer.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Basic Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Completion or a bachelor’s degree in a field related to Behavioral Health.
Behavioral health experience in an inpatient facility.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to staff and patients in the Behavioral Health Center.
Provide behavioral health services to patients across the populations described in the posting.
Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team.