Youth Behavioral Health Technician
Tucson, AZ US
Job Description
Full time Behavioral Health Technician openings in the Tucson AZ area with a BH specialty provider for children! Starting ASAP!!
Behavioral Health Technician HOURS: 12pm to 8pm Tuesday through Saturday then down the line after training it will change to Monday to Friday.
Behavioral Health Technician Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for coordinating and providing services with agencies and families to meet the needs of the patient according to the treatment plan.
- Manage a caseload of 10-15 members that includes children and adolescents under the age of 17.
- Thorough understanding and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Follows Duty to Report and Therapeutic Boundaries
- Coordinates services according to treatment plan
- Assists children to meet their needs in accordance with treatment plan.
- Complies with HIPAA guidelines.
- Attends Behavioral Health scheduled appointments for children enrolled with including CFT’s
- Actively communicates with pertaining agency about any member concerns, issues, or achievements.
- Provides services during groups, respite, transportation, school, and in-home services when applicable.
- Provides direction and follow-up to families and individuals regarding their concerns and issues.
- Creates a safe environment for the children and their families.
- Provides information and referral assistance to families.
- Actively communicates with site staff about any changes.
- Timely documentation of all services provided in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Reports all incidents within 24 hours to the Supervisor and completes appropriate forms/documentations as directed by the Supervisor.
- Attends mandatory weekly Supervision.
- Communicates with Site Supervisor about hours worked, anticipated overtime, scheduled time off and absences from work.
- Adhere to assigned work schedule and communicate with your supervisor about any barriers to reporting to work as scheduled.
Behavioral Health Technician Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of Behavioral health experience required
- Minimum 1 year of work experience with children and families
- HS Diploma, Associates, Bachelors, or Masters
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion with the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all age groups of children and parents, guardians, and family members.
- Strong written communications skills for documenting member services in the electronic health record.
Why Apply:
- Full benefits available after 90 days: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability
- GREAT Hours! Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, No Weekends
- Competitive Pay Rate!
If you think that this Behavioral Health Technician position is a good fit for you, please apply to Chris Meyer via this posting for immediate consideration!
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