Behavioral Health Technician (Float)

Based out of the Staffing Office, the BHT floats to various departments within Valleywise Health performing a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to patients in the psychiatry department. The patient population carries a primary mental health diagnosis and is 18 years of age or older. The BHT works collaboratively with all members of the treatment team including the patient and family. The BHT is a vital component to the therapeutic milieu.

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00

Education

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Prefer a Basic Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Completion, or Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Behavioral Health

Experience

• 1-2 years of behavioral health experience
• Prefer behavioral health experience in an inpatient facility.
• Acceptable behavioral health work experience includes providing direct care to individuals with a mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance use problem gained in a behavioral health, or correctional work environment.

Specialized Training

• Must be able to complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire.

Certification/Licensure

• Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association or completes BLS during NEO training.
• Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent : Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit completed application to the Arizona Department of Public Safety within seven days of hire date.
• Fingerprint clearance cards must remain valid for the entire period of issuance and must be renewed prior to expiration.
• Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide behavioral health services to adults, including those over the age of 65, adolescents, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals who have co-occurring disorder, and/or individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.