Behavioral Health Technician II

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician II (BHT II) 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 BHT II is part of a multidisciplinary team and works collaboratively with all treatment team members, including the client or patient and their family. The role is a vital component of the therapeutic milieu.

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 Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent: 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 throughout its period of issuance and be renewed before expiration.
• For the Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent position, personnel must 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 their scope of practice.
• Knowledge and skills to provide behavioral health services to adults, including those 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, composing email, and internet searches, 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 routine physical and psychological care to patients under Court Ordered Evaluation or Treatment due to mental illness.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team, including clients or patients and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED