Behavioral Health Technician II

Valleywise Health•Mesa, AZ

17h

About The Position

Valleywise Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing inpatient mental health treatment services to patients under court-ordered evaluation or treatment due to mental illness. The interdisciplinary team includes nurses, BHTs, mental health workers, health unit coordinators, psychiatric and medical providers, social workers, chaplains, and recreational therapists. Collaborative work supports a healthy and cooperative environment for patients and coworkers. 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. Valleywise Health highlights opportunities for continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to current technologies, as well as a specialized and supportive care team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1–2 years of behavioral health experience.
Must be able 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 fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or submission of a completed application to the department within seven days of hire. The card must remain valid for its period of issuance and be renewed before expiration.
For work covered by the stated Arizona Administrative Code provision, personnel must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within their scope of practice.
Demonstrated skills and knowledge to provide behavioral health services to adults, including people over 65, adolescents, people with substance abuse, serious mental illness or 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 behavioral health services and direct care to patients receiving inpatient mental health treatment.
Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and coworkers.
Complete required Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire.
Participate in formal didactic and practical orientation and further education on equipment safety and hospital procedures.