Behavioral Health Technician
Description
Join the Copa Health Team Today and Receive a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Immediately Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians!
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00 to $18.00
Overtime Available!
Who We Need
Immediately Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for the East Valley area. 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift available.
Behavioral Health Technician works to support individuals with sub-acute complex care needs that have need assistance maintaining psychiatric stability. BHT will help individuals in various settings may include Community Living Services, Residential Services and Individual Support Services (ISS) 1:1, with observation of self-administered medication, enhancing insight into their complex care needs, lead/facilitate psychoeducational groups in the community, assist de-escalate behaviors (i.e. physical aggression, verbal aggression, self-injurious behavior) and other crisis situations.
What You’ll Get…
When you join our team as a full-time team member, you will receive:
- Limitless growth and career advancement opportunities
- Career development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
- Generous PTO program – up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period!
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Wellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower cost
- Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
- Affordable health care plans: Medical, Vision, and Dental
- H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
- Free Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000
- 403(b) retirement plans with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and much more!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires any combination of training, education, and experience listed below:
- Minimum HS diploma/GED and two (2) – three (3) years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
- An associate degree and one (1) - two (2) years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (related or non-related) in the behavioral health field plus one (1) year of relevant experience in behavioral health.
- Required to maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and can pass a motor vehicle screen for insurance purposes in order to transport clients.
- Experience in working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
- Must have a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.
JOB SUMMARY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
- Ensure the well-being of the individuals served and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
- As applicable; assist, teach, coach, and mentor individuals in skills of daily living to include but is not limited to housekeeping, personal hygiene and grooming, budgeting, shopping, community activities and community resources.
- Engage individuals served in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
- Ensure the daily completion of goals identified in the persons Treatment Plan, Behavior Plan, or Vision Recovery.
- Demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and coordinating health promotion strategies including health and wellness activities.
- As applicable; assist in the planning and preparation of menus consisting of well-balanced meals and meeting applicable diet needs as required.
- Document timely, accurate an appropriate clinical information in the individuals’ clinical record.
- Maintain billable hourly requirements as assigned.
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.