Community Based Outreach Team

Community Bridges Inc•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) Community Based Outreach Team Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for responding to calls dispatched by the CBI Access to Care Line and for transports from CBI facilities. The Community Based Outreach Team BHT is responsible for the in-field assessment of each referral to determine the appropriateness of care in consult with the CBI Triage RN when there is a question of need due to the severity of the level of risk in ASAM Dimensions 1, 2 and 3. The Community Based Outreach Team BHT is responsible to ensure that all documentation of Crisis Intervention Notes, Trip Tickets, and Mobile Crisis Intervention Field Forms on each patient prior to the end of his or her scheduled shift.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate degree or higher preferred.
Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations preferred.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101 and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Current AZ Driver's License (valid and in good standing).
Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred.
Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) is preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

Responding to calls dispatched by the CBI Access to Care Line
Transports from CBI facilities
In-field assessment of each referral to determine the appropriateness of care in consult with the CBI Triage RN when there is a question of need due to the severity of the level of risk in ASAM Dimensions 1, 2 and 3
Ensure that all documentation of Crisis Intervention Notes, Trip Tickets, and Mobile Crisis Intervention Field Forms on each patient prior to the end of his or her scheduled shift.