Psychiatric Behavioral Health Technician

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in making a significant, positive, and demonstrable impact on the lives of others? Do you feel compassion toward those struggling with mental illness? If your answer to these questions is “yes,” then working as a Correctional Health Services Psychiatric – Behavioral Health Technician (Psych-BHT) may be what you are seeking! In this critical role, you will work closely with Psychiatric providers in the CHS Mental Health Unit, where many of Maricopa County’s most psychiatrically ill patients are treated. If you have great interpersonal skills and work effectively within a team, join ours! Apply today! It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents. Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

Requirements

Three years of experience in the care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders and behavioral difficulties
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius.
Must be able to respond to emergencies
Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney
Must be able to work inside a jail and stand/walk/bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift
This position requires accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the behavioral health field
Working knowledge of the petitioning process for court-ordered treatment in Maricopa County

Responsibilities

Work with the psychiatric provider staff and mental health staff to determine which patients need involuntary treatment
Observe patients identified as needing involuntary treatment for symptoms of mental illness, including danger to self, danger to others, or symptoms indicating that the patient is persistently or acutely disabled, or gravely disabled
Complete petition applications for involuntary, court-ordered treatment and coordinate with outpatient teams to initiate the petitioning process
Testify in court to observe patient behaviors
Identify patients who are on a court order for involuntary treatment and makes that information available to provider staff
Maintain documentation for all patient contact
Assist provider staff in coordinating care with the patient’s outpatient clinic

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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