Correctional Behavioral Health Technician (Part-Time, Weekend)

NaphCare, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join the team at the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona.

This part-time position focuses on providing direct behavioral health support to inmates, conducting life skills activities, and assisting clinicians. The role emphasizes teamwork with healthcare and custody staff, documentation of services, and participation in unit treatment planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
• Ability to effectively interact with institutional and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provision of life skills training to groups or individual patients as assigned.
• Engagement in active treatment programming.
• Provision of daily documentation of type of services provided and number of patients participating.
• Monitor patients during scheduled and free time activities to minimize episodes of out-of-control behavior.
• Interact with patients in socially appropriate manner to include involvement in activities or games.
• Participation in unit treatment team planning.
• Documentation of critical incidents and treatment progress in patient's medical record.
• Participation in unit morning report.
• Participation in monthly unit staff meetings.
• Provide support to therapist.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join the team at the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona.

This part-time position focuses on providing direct behavioral health support to inmates, conducting life skills activities, and assisting clinicians. The role emphasizes teamwork with healthcare and custody staff, documentation of services, and participation in unit treatment planning.