Behavioral Health Technician II

Valleywise Health System•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Valleywise Health, inpatient mental health treatment is an important part of patient care. The Behavioral Health Technician is part of a multidisciplinary team providing care for patients under court-ordered evaluation or treatment due to mental illness. The team includes nurses, behavioral health technicians, mental health workers, health unit coordinators, psychiatric and medical providers, social workers, chaplains, and recreational therapists. Collaboration across the interdisciplinary team supports a healthy, cooperative environment for patients and coworkers. The successful candidate receives a comprehensive formal didactic and practical orientation. Further education includes computer-based training in the safe use of equipment and hospital procedures, including safety, fire safety, hazardous materials handling, and natural disasters. The position offers opportunities for continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to new technologies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 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 Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent, a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card, or submission of a completed application to the department within seven days of hire. The card must remain valid for its entire issuance period and be renewed before expiration.
For personnel covered by the stated Arizona Administrative Code provision, 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 the 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.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patients receiving court-ordered evaluation or treatment for mental illness.
Provide behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and other populations described in the qualifications.