Inpatient Veteran Behavioral Health Technician

Harboroaks; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health & Wellness

Generous PTO

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health, located in Tucson, AZ, is seeking compassionate personnel to provide personal care services to patients under clinical supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathetic interaction, and documentation in medical records, with a focus on veterans and PTSD/depression.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and six months of relevant experience; CPR/de-escalation certification is required, and fingerprint clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• Must be able to Obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring supervision at 15 minute intervals as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living.
• May obtain patient vitals and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups on topics like social skills and coping skills.
• Engage patients in activities designed to achieve treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation and assist with incidents and follow-up.
• May arrange transportation for patients as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonora Behavioral Health, located in Tucson, AZ, is seeking compassionate personnel to provide personal care services to patients under clinical supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety, empathetic interaction, and documentation in medical records, with a focus on veterans and PTSD/depression.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and six months of relevant experience; CPR/de-escalation certification is required, and fingerprint clearance may be needed.