Community Partners Integrated Health Hiring For Behavioral Health Technician (prn) at Tucson, AZ, United States Full Time

Job Description

Looking to build a lasting career? Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals. Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. What does building a lasting career look like?

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision
• One of the first fully vaccinated COVID-19 workplaces in Arizona

Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates, Community Partners Integrated Healthcare, Pinal Hispanic Council, Intermountain Health Center, Intermountain Foster Care, Behavioral Consultation Services and MHRI Housing are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

Intermountain Centers is committed to the safety and well-being of our employees, our members, and the communities we serve and, as such, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus. Proof of full vaccination status is required prior to the start of employment. Medical or religious waivers may be requested. Contact the HR recruiting team for more information.

General Summary: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the management of member behavior in an inpatient facility and working with the treatment team to provide a therapeutic milieu for the members. The BHT will provide counseling and crisis response services, ensure members are safe, are encouraged to engage in services, and are provided a clean environment while in the facility addressing the members’ ongoing needs. The BHT contributes to the overall culture of safety. The BHT is responsible for encountering services within the Electronic Health Record.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe members, listen to concerns, and record observations.
• Document and/or report any areas of concerns related to the members’ behaviors/interactions in clinical records, and to the appropriate staff, per policy.
• Assist in admission/orientation process including obtaining vital signs, and urine/lab specimens.
• Completes comprehensive assessments and service plans.
• Provide counseling and other necessary services, including crisis planning.
• Complete a safety search of the member rooms and belongings.
• Under supervision from the medical staff, will assist in the self-administration of medication.
• Assist members with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and grooming.
• Ensure all members are accounted for throughout shift.
• Facilitate education or recreation groups as assigned or scheduled.
• Work effectively with the member’s support system, and self-help groups.
• Act as advocate and liaison for member’s access to resources to support service plan goals.
• Attend staff meetings and treatment team meetings.
• May be required to transport members in company vehicles.
• May provide 24-hour crisis intervention.
• Utilize non-violent crisis intervention techniques to meet the member’s risk level up to and including physical hold interventions, when allowed.
• Responsible for following any policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, and the Privacy and Compliance Officers, regarding access to, protection of, and the use of the PHI.
• Remains current on all required training as established by the organization, and regulatory or accreditation entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience – Two (2) years of experience working the public behavioral health system; experience with SMI population preferred.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination required

Regulatory –

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.
• Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Recruiter for this position:

Melissa Garcia

Human Resources Generalist

[email protected]

ICHD is an equal opportunity employer. ICHD does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.