Children Behavioral Health Technician

Terros Health; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K

PTO 3 weeks first year

Sick time

New grads welcome

Language differential pay

Job summary

Terros Health in Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a Children\'s Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct services at a BGCAZ site. The role involves engaging with children, families, and staff, leading therapeutic activities, and coordinating with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley under the Positive Action model.

You will train on our care model, support CFT/service planning, document in EMR, and collaborate with co-located teams.

Qualifications

• No experience required with a Bachelor's degree in behavioral health; training provided.
• Attend and support therapeutic activities and family engagement within After-school/Club setting.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families to identify supports per Arizona RBHA model and CFT process.
• Facilitate CFT/Service Plan meetings and create individualized service plans.
• Ensure family participation and link to natural/community supports.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with supports and stakeholders.
• Submit referrals to clinical outpatient services as needed.
• Maintain electronic medical records (EMR) with required documentation.
• Perform strength assessments and crisis/safety planning with families.
• Lead group prevention or therapeutic activities at BGCAZ locations.
• Role funded by grant for a pre-determined timeframe.

Skills

Family engagement

Therapeutic activities

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Children's Behavioral Health Technician, based out of a Boys and Girls Club of the Valley location. This is a direct service position working in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley at an assigned site in the East Valley. This position will interact directly with the Children and Staff and Families at the Clubs and use the designated prevention model Positive Action while also implementing other clinical approaches based on Club needs. This team member needs to have a passion for working with Children in an afterschool setting, be willing to be an active participant/lead in therapeutic activities, and act as a liaison for Terros Health and these co-locations.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Seeking a Children's Behavioral Health Technician for an exciting collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley at an assigned BGCAZ location in the West Valley. This position will interact directly with the Children and Staff and Families at the Clubs and use the designated prevention model Positive Action while also implementing other clinical approaches based on Club needs.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

M-F: 11a-7p

Starting at $19.76/hr DOE

Location: 2805 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Additional Language Differential Pay Available

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

No experience required with a Bachelor's degree in behavioral health - we will train you!

New grads welcome - excellent development opportunity

Duties Include

• Conducts the engagement process with families to identify natural/formal supports as outlined in the Arizona Model, Child and Family Team (CFT) process, and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) for enrolled families.
• Facilitates CFT/Service Plan meetings according to the Arizona Model and RBHA guidelines in order to create individualized service plans as identified by the CFT members.
• Ensures families understand the behavioral health process, the role of CFT Facilitator, and ensure family participation that links them to natural or community-based supports.
• Coordinates and schedules CFT/Service Plan meetings with natural, formal supports, and system stakeholders
• Submits appropriate referrals to clinical outpatient services within agency and other behavioral health providers identified by the CFT.
• Updates and maintains electronic medical records on each case which include but not limited to; Annual Assessment Update, RBHA demographics, Child and adolescent service intensity instrument (CALOCUS), and CFT/Service Plan
• Completes strength assessments and crisis/safety plans with families according to RBHA and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) guidelines.
• Develops positive supportive relationships with consumers, family, stakeholders, and other Terros employees and Boys and Girls Club employees. Actively leads group prevention or therapeutic group activities at assigned Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley locations.
• This position is funded by a grant, which is for a pre-determined timeframe.

Benefits & Wellness

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest‑free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical supervision
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more