Behavioral Health Technician II - Adolescent

Valleywise Health•Mesa, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician II works within Valleywise Health’s inpatient mental health treatment services as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to patients under court-ordered evaluation or treatment for mental illness. The position collaborates with nurses, behavioral health technicians, mental health workers, health unit coordinators, psychiatric and medical providers, social workers, chaplains, and recreational therapists to support patients and coworkers in a cooperative environment. The successful candidate receives a comprehensive formal didactic and practical orientation. Further education includes computer-based training in safe equipment use and hospital procedures, including safety, fire safety, hazardous-material handling, and natural disasters. The role requires completion of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire. BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association is completed during the first week of employment. The position is for Valleywise Behavioral Health Center — Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent. Hourly pay is $17.54–$25.87. Shift differentials are 18% for night shifts, 8% for weekend shifts, and 26% for weekend night shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of behavioral health experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within the member’s scope of practice.
Ability to complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire.
BLS issued by the American Heart Association; certification is completed during training in the first week of employment.
For Valleywise Behavioral Health Center — Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent, must have a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card or submit a completed application within seven days of hiring; the card must remain valid for the entire issuance period and be renewed before expiration.
Knowledge and skills to provide behavioral health services to adults, including people over age 65, adolescents, people with substance abuse issues, 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 or a bachelor’s degree in a field related to Behavioral Health.
Behavioral health experience in an inpatient facility.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services and direct care to patients receiving inpatient mental health treatment.
Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to support patients and coworkers.
Complete required orientation and training, including Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and hospital safety procedures.
Use a computer and electronic medical record for required work tasks.