Psychiatric Behavioral Health Technician (Psych BHT)

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing agency is seeking a professional to work closely with psychiatric providers to coordinate involuntary treatment for patients. The role involves observing patients, completing necessary petitions for treatment, and testifying in court. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, along with at least two years of relevant experience. This position plays a crucial role in patient care within a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of past work experience in this position.

Responsibilities

• Works with psychiatric provider staff to determine patients in need of involuntary treatment.
• Observes patients for symptoms of mental illness.
• Completes petition applications for involuntary treatment.
• Testifies in court about observed patient behaviors.
• Assists provider staff in coordinating care with outpatient clinics.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC

We strive to be the premier national business solution for our clients, associates and business partners.

Connecting Great Companies with Great People

Founded on the principle that the right person in the right role can change everything, SEU-USA is more than just a staffing agency. Consequently, we are a strategic partner dedicated to building the powerful workforces that drive business success across the USA.

Job Description

• Works with the psychiatric provider staff and mental health staff to determine patients in need of involuntary treatment.
• Observes patients identified as needing involuntary treatment for symptoms of mental illness, including danger to self, danger to others, or symptoms indicating that the patient is persistently or acutely disabled, or gravely disabled.
• Completes petition applications for involuntary, court-ordered treatment and coordinates with outpatient teams to initiate the petitioning process.
• Testifies in court about observed patient behaviors.
• Identifies patients who are on a court order for involuntary treatment and makes that information available to provider staff.
• Assists provider staff in coordinating care with patient's outpatient clinic.
• Participates in other clinical duties as identified by the Chief of Psychiatry.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of past work experience in this position.