Full Time Behavioral Health Technician (Bht) 19.00-24.00 Phoenix Az

Zenith Behavioral Health recognizes the growing need in Phoenix, Arizona for comprehensive evidence-based treatment. Our hospital provides intensive interventions for adolescents with chronic and pervasive psychiatric and behavioral disorders, including substance abuse. Zenith's primary goal is to offer a safe and secure environment, while advancing their path towards wellness and recovery.

Hiring Immediately: Days/Nights

Position Summary

Reporting to Milieu Manager, the Behavioral Health Technician/BHT, provides patient care in a safe and secure environment, aids with daily living activities, focusing on supportive health and wellness, assisting patients with treatment goals and behavior management. Monitors and supervises patients indoors and outdoors.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts regular property and room searches to prevent unauthorized materials in rooms or any of those entering the property.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Responsible for direct care, guidance, supportive, and protective oversight of patients.
• Promotes a recovery-based approach to care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment.
• Performs required bed checks, noting, and overseeing sleep patterns.
• Documents patient interactions as required on the electronic health record, which includes daily case notes, on patients' progress or regression.
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Provides a welcoming orientation of unit environment and room assignment to patients.
• Maintains and completes all training requirements, and certifications as required to remain in compliance.
• Participates in crisis intervention as needed to ensure the patient's safety and the safety of others.
• Participates or conducts living skills or recreational activities, groups as assigned, assist patients with daily task, such as cleaning personal room, common areas or other areas used during recreational or social groups.
• Reporting any unusual occurrences or observations regarding patient's behavioral and physical health immediately to medical staff, Milieu Manager or Clinical Director.
• Assist with maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of the assigned unit and all other common areas in the facility.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of one-year BHT experience in a behavioral health field.
• Must have a current negative TB test
• If available and preferred: provide a current Arizona Driver License, and current, clean, 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a Level I AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, and able to pass required clearances and background checks.
• Must be able to display proficient oral and written communication skills.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to read, write, and document as required to enter patient case notes/data into Electronic Health Record.

Computer Skills:

Ability to utilize a computer as required to enter data into Electronic Health Records and to enter data into a time and attendance system required for payroll processing. Knowledge of MS Office and email software is a plus.

Job Type: Full Time

Zenith Behavioral Health is an EEO