Behavioral Health Specialist

Banner Medical Group

Tucson, Arizona, US
Direct patient care in psychiatric settings
Patient safety monitoring and observation
Non-violent de-escalation techniques
This position provides direct care to psychiatric patients working under the direction of a registered nurse at Banner University Medical Center South

Job Summary

  • This position provides direct care to psychiatric patients working under the direction of a registered nurse at Banner University Medical Center South.
  • The role requires maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment while recognizing crisis situations and applying non-violent de-escalation interventions.
  • Employees must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Basic Life Support certification to work in this behavioral health clinical setting.

Matching Summary

This position provides direct care to psychiatric patients working under the direction of a registered nurse at Banner University Medical Center South.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care in psychiatric settings
  • Patient safety monitoring and observation
  • Non-violent de-escalation techniques
  • Therapeutic milieu maintenance
  • Vital signs and physical care

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with group facilitation
  • Cultural diversity awareness
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health OR High School diploma with 1 year experience
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level One for staffing roles)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Experience in inpatient psychiatric facility or acute care hospital

Work Rights

Must have Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

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