Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Casa Grande Academy; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

Disability & Life Insurance

401 (k)

Pet Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Job summary

Casa Grande Academy, a residential treatment program in Arizona, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and Youth Counselor to support youth in a structured program and facilitate scheduled groups. You will maintain clear communication with staff and clients, help set daily goals, and ensure a safe environment according to CGA policies.

Shifts are 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am, on weekdays and weekends. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, various insurances, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be flexible in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong communication with staff, clients and others is essential.
• Experience in behavioral health field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans with the Shift Supervisor & Shift Leader and carries out scheduled groups with students.
• Maintains oral and written communication with staff, clients, and others as requested.
• Assists clients in setting daily goals and support them through their program.
• Supervises clients in accordance with CGA protocols (Joint Commission, OBHL, and agency requirements).
• With permission, carries out activities: games, sports, projects, etc. with clients following the daily schedule.
• Ensures safety of all clients, staff, and visitors.
• Follows CGA rules and norms and supports the Phoenix Club (PC).
• Assists in client transports in CGA vehicles if needed.
• Demonstrates proper methods of cleaning and organizing with the clients.
• Follows safety regulations: maintains order, settles disputes, head counts, safe environment checks, and prevents self-harm and harm to others.
• Keeps records and may complete incident reports.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Job description

About this position

Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!!

Casa Grande Academy is a residential treatment program that serves youth with behavioral health and substance use disorders. Casa Grande Academy is a 32-bed behavioral health inpatient facility (BHIF) licensed by the State of Arizona and accredited by the Joint Commission. The program offers intensive therapeutic services for youth needing specialized and comprehensive treatment when appropriate services may not be available in an outpatient setting. Our environment of care provides a trauma-informed treatment setting through which recovery and resiliency are promoted for life-changing success.

Our Mission:

Casa Grande Academy consists of a trauma-focused team dedicated to providing healing through respect, integrity, and hope for our clients, their families, and each other. We believe that this can be done by maintaining a high level of professionalism, clear communication that is not hurtful or demeaning, and constantly seeking to improve our expertise. We know that by working towards this common goal, we can inspire youth and change lives!

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Job: Casa Grande Academy is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and Youth Counselor positions.

Shift/ Hours: 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, weekdays and weekends

BENEFITS:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• HSA


• FSA


• Disability & Life Insurance


• 401 (k)


• Pet Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Requirements

BHT Job Responsibilities:

• Plans with the Shift Supervisor & Shift Leader and carries out scheduled groups with students.


• Maintains oral and written communication with staff, clients, and others as requested. In essence, communication is vital to this position and is viewed as a direct reflection of the BHT.


• Assists clients in setting daily goals and support them through their program.


• Supervises clients in accordance with CGA protocols (Joint Commission, OBHL, and agency requirements).


• With permission, carries out activities: games, sports, projects, etc. with clients in following the daily schedule.


• Ensures safety of all clients, staff, and visitors.


• Follows all CGA rules and norms and is supportive of the Phoenix Club (PC).


• May be needed to assist in client transports in CGA vehicles.


• Demonstrates proper methods of cleaning and organizing with the clients.


• Follows and ensures safety regulations: maintains order, settles disputes, conducts routine head count, checks for safe environment, and prevents the client from harming self and others.


• Keeps records and may complete incident reports (if applicable)


• Exemplifies appropriate role model through physical appearance, social skills, professional words and acts, sets clear professional boundaries.


• Confronts all negative behavior and communicates with all staff.


• Additional duties are determined by the Shift Supervisor or Milieu Manager. Adheres to CGA policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health: or


• Has an associate's degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or


• Has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma or GED


• Experience: Experience in the behavioral health field is preferred.


• Other Skills: Must maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment.