Behavioral Health Tech - Psych CA 5AB ET-IP Psych | Part-Time | Phoenix ...Read More Quick Apply! CA 5AB ET-IP Psych Type: Location: Phoenix

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Assistant to provide developmentally appropriate supervision and psychosocial support. The role includes crisis management, trauma-informed care, and behavior modification to help patients achieve treatment goals.

You will collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers, and a treatment team; facilitate groups; mentor volunteers; and maintain a safe, confidential environment focused on patient well-being and family involvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years in a behavioral health related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, or related field preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, RNs, Social Workers in decision-making and information sharing.
• Provide continuous therapeutic care and observation during daily routines to support treatment outcomes.
• Educate parents on behavioral/emotional techniques and support.
• Implement behavior management protocols safely and therapeutically.
• Respond to crisis situations to ensure safety of patients and others.
• Lead and participate in group skills-based activities and transport patients as needed.
• Document patient progress and incidents in the charting system.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Crisis Prevention Intervention

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (with 2 years in behavioral health)

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Sociology or related field

Job description

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Days, 7am-7:30pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1059942

Employee Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

This position provides individual and group age appropriate developmental and psychosocial supervision, support, and treatment consistent with established objectives, including crisis management, group facilitation, use of trauma informed care and use of behavioral management and modification procedures to facilitate achievement of desired treatment outcomes.

Position Duties

• Therapeutic interactions
  • Assists the physician, RN, Social Worker and other treatment team members in decision-making to ensure complete and appropriate information is shared.
  • Identifies and reports any pertinent behavioral, medical, and/or psychosocial data to the physician, RN, and/or Social Worker.
  • Provides continuous therapeutic care and observation to patients in their daily routines, including meals, school sessions, social and education groups, and activities of daily living to assist in achievement of established treatment plan outcomes for modification of behavior.
  • Assists in the education of parents regarding behavioral/emotional techniques and support.
  • Implements behavior management protocols in a safe, and therapeutic manner.
  • Responds to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of patients and others.
  • Serves as positive role model by establishing maintaining positive, therapeutic relationships and appropriate boundaries with patients and their guardians.
  • Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
  • Completes vital sign monitoring per policy.
  • Be a sitter for patients needing 1:1 supervision both on the unit and across the hospital for medical or behavioral reasons.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
• Group facilitation
  • Plans, organizes, and leads skills-based groups related to social skills, coping skills, self-esteem, relaxation, creative expression, and cooperative play.
  • Plans activities that are appropriate for the developmental level of the participants and promotes participation by each participant.
  • Demonstrates effective group management by dealing with problem behaviors promptly, and recognizing and rewarding positive participation and behaviors.
  • Assists in the transport of patients to off-unit activities maintaining safety, order, and direction.
  • Demonstrates effective leadership skills by adjusting the pace of the group in response to the participants needs.
• Documentation
  • Documents patient progress, functioning, and interventions in the appropriate charting format.
  • Documents unusual occurrences, accidents and incidents in the appropriate reporting format.
• Teamwork
  • Actively participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and employ a total patient care program by consistently attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary staffing and team meetings.
  • Influences coworkers in a positive direction.
  • Participates in cooperative efforts by contributing to discussions, listening to others' ideas, and supporting group consensus.
  • Accepts any challenges within the hospital and/or unit as a shared responsibility.
  • Respects differing viewpoints even when in conflict with their own.
  • Shares complete and unbiased information in an open and professional manner.
• Mentorship
  • Provides guidance, mentoring, and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development.
  • Provides work assignments and indirect supervision to program volunteers.
  • Receives close clinical supervision from behavioral health providers qualified to ensure ongoing knowledge, skills, and competency.
  • Participates in unit based and hospital sponsored educational programs to maintain skills and competencies.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent and work experience and/or education totaling two years in a behavioral health related field. Required Yes No
• 2. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, or a field related to behavioral health. Preferred Yes No

Experience

• 1. Pediatric experience. Preferred Yes No

Special Skills

• 1. At least twenty-one years of age. Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

• 1. Current fingerprint clearance card prior to employment date. Required Yes No
• 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Required Yes No
• 3. Current Crisis Prevention Intervention certification or obtained within 60 days of start date. Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing -Occasionally
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) -Occasionally
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Frequently
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Occasionally
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching -Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting -Constantly
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing -Constantly
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Frequently
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking -Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling -Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking -Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Constantly
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Constantly
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Constantly
• 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance -Frequently
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment -Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions -Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures -Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas -Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable
• 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree