Behavioral Health Technician

Azcourtcareers

Maricopa County, US
$19.00 - $28.50; not specified; generous pyid time...
Not specified (considering the work environment involves a detention facility).
Behavior modification approaches
Maintain unit and facility security
Therapeutic activities
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at Azcourtcareers involves providing mental health support for detained youth within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring a therapeutic approach while maintaining facility security. The ideal candidate should have experience in mental health care, especially with youth in a secured setting, and possess relevant qualifications such as a high school diploma and background in psychology or social work

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Technician ensures a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of detained youth and serves as a liaison among Detention Counseling and Mental Health Services (MHS), and the Department of Integrated Health Services (DIHS).
  • We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays, along with affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at Azcourtcareers involves providing mental health support for detained youth within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring a therapeutic approach while maintaining facility security. The ideal candidate should have experience in mental health care, especially with youth in a secured setting, and possess relevant qualifications such as a high school diploma and background in psychology or social work.

Salary

$19.00 - $28.50; Not specified; Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, State-sponsored retirement pension plans, employee assistance program, wellness incentives, life insurance, disability, group legal plan, pet insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • behavior modification approaches
  • maintain unit and facility security
  • therapeutic activities
  • mental health crises response
  • documentation for client contact

Nice-to-have

  • positive open objective attitude
  • flexibility and adaptability
  • constructive two-way conversation
  • rational objective demeanor

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of experience
  • Background investigation and PREA clearance
  • Tuberculosis (TB) testing

Work Rights

Not specified

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