Behavioral Health Technician PRN

Americas Rehab Campuses; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Americas Rehab Campuses in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide basic nursing care, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision of nursing leadership.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; two years of related education or experience preferred, plus CPR/First Aid and TB screening. A valid Arizona driver’s license is also required for transport of clients if needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of training or experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health services preferred.
• Certification: CPR/First Aid, Fingerprint Clearance Card, TB screening, and Handle with Care within the first three months of hire and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and assist with activities of daily living under supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients.

Job description

Job Location

Arizona Rehab Campus – Tucson, AZ 85715

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Technician provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Director of BHT’s, Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education (or experience) focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of training or experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health services preferred.

Certification

• Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, TB, Handle with Care within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

Knowledge / Skills

• Interact positively with clients daily whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative, or aggressive.
• Perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
• Work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Adapt to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Possess effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License to transport clients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.

Minimum Requirements of the Position

• Demonstrate special training, knowledge, and skills, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter.
• Be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ First Aid upon hire and recertified every 2 years thereafter.
• Complete all required mandatory in‑services annually.
• Tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x‑ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually, or chest x‑ray as indicated.
• Be certified in HWC within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Required skills and certifications as described above.