Behavioral Health Specialist Adolescents

Banner Medical Group

Scottsdale, Arizona, US
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: $3,000 sign on ...
Fully onsite
Bachelor's degree or 1 year direct patient care experience
Inpatient psychiatric facility experience
Non-violent de-escalation techniques
Banner Medical Group is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for their adolescent unit in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role involves providing direct care to psychiatric patients, ensuring safety and therapeutic support, and requires a background in behavioral health

Job Summary

  • This role provides direct care to adolescent psychiatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse, focusing on safety checks and therapeutic interventions.
  • The position offers a $3,000 sign-on incentive requiring a 12-month commitment along with an additional $1/hour weekend shift differential.
  • Employees must maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification while working in a state-of-the-art voluntary facility.

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Banner Medical Group is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for their adolescent unit in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role involves providing direct care to psychiatric patients, ensuring safety and therapeutic support, and requires a background in behavioral health.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: $3,000 Sign On Incentive; Benefits: $1/hour weekend differential, 18% Night Shift differential, health and financial security options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree or 1 year direct patient care experience
  • Inpatient psychiatric facility experience
  • Non-violent de-escalation techniques
  • Crisis intervention and observation skills
  • Therapeutic rapport building

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with group facilitation
  • Knowledge of medication side effects
  • Cultural diversity competence
  • Self-scheduling tool usage

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health OR High School diploma with 1 year experience
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Experience in inpatient psychiatric facilities
  • Age requirement as specified by state agency

Work Rights

Must possess Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

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