Children Behavioral Health Technician (8884)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO/Sick Time

Bilingual pay differential

New grads welcome

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a Children’s Behavioral Health Technician to support at a Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley site in the West Valley, Phoenix. The role involves direct interaction with children, families, and staff, using Positive Action and additional clinical approaches to meet Club needs.

Role requires a High School diploma or GED with related experience; new grads welcome. Competitive benefits, PTO, 401K, and language differential pay offered.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience options include GED/High school diploma with 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or an associate's degree in medical/behavioral health, or a bachelor's with related experience, or a master's in behavioral health.
• Knowledge of DSM-V preferred and CPR/First Aid within 60 days.
• Must pass background checks and have valid AZ driver license; bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families to identify supports via the Arizona Model and CFT process.
• Facilitate CFT/Service Plan meetings and develop individualized service plans.
• Explain the behavioral health process to families and link to community supports.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with natural/formal supports and system stakeholders.
• Submit referrals to clinical outpatient services as identified by CFT.
• Maintain electronic medical records and update assessments.
• Develop positive relationships and lead group prevention activities at BGCA locations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Family engagement

Education

GED/High school diploma

Associate's degree in behavioral/medical health

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

NextGen EMR

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley - Metro North Branch - Phoenix, AZ 85029

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $19.76 - $19.76 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work

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 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. 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.

Seeking a Children 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: 2133 W. Peoria Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85029

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

• 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

• 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
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  
  
  
  • GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience or,
  
  
  • An associate's degree in the field of medical or behavioral health, or
  
  
  • A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or
  
  
  • A bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral, or
  
  
  • A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
  
  
  
  


• Preferred - Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.


• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred


• Valid AZ Driver License. Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy


• Must pass DCS Central Registry check without any disqualifying events.


• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment


• Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members


• Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions


• Basic understanding of the DSM-V preferred


• Certified Case Manager strongly preferred


• Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of assuming role


• Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening


• Must pass 25 wpm typing test

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.