Behavioral Health Technician (Float) Internal Job

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

10h

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), based out of the Staffing Office, functions as a float and provides support across multiple departments within Valleywise Health. The position performs routine tasks and activities to assist in delivering physical and psychological care to patients within the psychiatry department. The patient population primarily consists of adults age 18 and older who have a mental health condition. The BHT works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team, including patients and their families, to promote safety, recovery, and well-being. As a member of the therapeutic milieu, the BHT helps maintain a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment that fosters patient engagement and positive behavioral outcomes. The hourly pay rate is $25.00.

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.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge to provide behavioral health services to adults, including people over age 65, adolescents, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals with co-occurring disorders, and individuals 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.
• 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 throughout its issuance period and be renewed before expiration.
• For the Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent: 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.

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 support to assist in delivering physical and psychological care to psychiatry patients.
• Float across and provide support to multiple departments within Valleywise Health.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team, patients, and families to promote safety, recovery, and well-being.
• Help maintain a structured, supportive, therapeutic environment that encourages patient engagement and positive behavioral outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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