Behavioral Health Technician

1 month ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona Full time

Job Summary:

This Behavioral Health Technician position plays a vital role in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients. Working under the direction of a registered nurse, you will assist patients in accordance with individual treatment plans and unit policy. Your primary focus will be to ensure a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of patients, serving as a liaison between nursing and clinical services to carry out prescribed patient treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading, organizing, and participating in therapeutic activities, exercise, and recreation
  • Supervising patient activities of daily living, social skills, and money management
  • Communicating with patients in various situations, small groups, activity groups, and as directed by supervisor
  • Observing, reporting, and documenting patient psychiatric and medical problems
  • Charting on new admissions, patients who are on special observation, unusual incidents
  • Maintaining a safe work and patient environment, maintaining an environment that supports patient rights, and providing safe transportation to and from off-unit assignments
  • Serving as group leader in psychiatric emergencies such as seclusions, management of aggressive patients, code arrests, etc. in the absence of Lead Tech or Psychiatric Nurse
  • Promoting quality service within a compassionate environment by treating patients, staff, and coworkers with respect and dignity
  • Orients new BHT staff as well as float staff to the unit
  • Attending shift report, unit, and committee meetings, mandatory education, and training requirements

Requirements:

  • Three (3) years of experience in the care and treatment of the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or physically ill and/or incapacitated patients
  • A State Hospital employee must be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S.
  • Driving is required for State Business

Benefits:

If employee does not work 30 hours in a pay period, the employee will have the option to pay both the employee and employer portion of any benefit premiums for that pay period should they elect benefits

In accordance with State Personnel Rules (R2-5A-307), a pool employee may not work more than 1,500 hours in a calendar year

Employee will not accrue paid time off (annual or sick leave) while working pool

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our website

Retirement:

Employees who work less than 20 hours per week for more than 20 weeks do not meet the eligibility requirement to contribute to the Arizona State retirement System (ASRS)



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