BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH 2 ($5,000 Hiring Incentive)
Arizona Department of Health Services · Phoenix, AZ · 6 mo ago
OTHR$41k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Work full-time, 40 hours a week on-site
- Lead, organize, and participate in overall therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment
- Supervise patient’s daily living, social skills, and money management
- Provide patient care and support
- Ensure proper security protocols are followed, including safe transportation to and from off-unit assignments
- Document patient care and implement treatment plans
- Work in a 24/7 controlled medical/behavioral health facility under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Required Qualifications
- Be able to work in a 24/7 controlled medical/behavioral health facility
- A State Hospital employee must be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S.41-1758.07
- Attend required training at the start of employment
- Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
- Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)
Preferred Qualifications
- Mid-level proficiency in conducting training and meeting facilitation
- Intermediate proficiency in management and leadership techniques
- Skilled in conducting thorough searches within a medical/behavioral health facility
- Intermediary quality improvement skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field (ex: psychology, social work, counseling)
- CPR and NVCI Certification (you will be trained)
The Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options
- Supportive retirement plan through Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- 10 paid holidays and generous vacation/sick leave
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pilot program)
- Tuition reimbursement, wellness plans, and professional development
Additional Details
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early to ensure consideration!
Travel within Arizona may be required for this role.