RESPONSIBLE TO: RPM/DRS

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: Behavioral health Technician is responsible for
performing a variety of tasks related to the
instruction, supervision, and monitoring of residents
in developing community living skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. The ability to work with Adult whom exhibit severe behavioral problems and maintain a positive demeanor.
2. The knowledge of basic behavior modification principles
3. The skills and knowledge to:
   a. Protect resident rights
   b. Provide treatment that promotes resident dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choice
   c. Recognize common symptoms of mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance abuse
   d. Provide the behavioral health services the agency is licensed to provide and that the staff member is authorized to provide
   e. Demonstrate cultural competency and diversity appreciation
   f. Recognize, prevent, or respond to a resident who may:
   1) Be a danger to self or others
   2) Behave in an aggressive or destructive manner
   3) Need immediate or unscheduled behavior health services
   4)
   HOURS OF WORK: Twenty (20) to Forty (40) hours per week; non-exempt position.
   EVALUATION SCHEDULE: Annual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have a minimum of:

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• Have an associate degree in social services or

at least two years of behavioral health work experience; or

• A high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of behavioral health work experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• Fingerprint card (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ 85085 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

The Behavioral Health technician is responsible for developing an active treatment approach that is designed to promote a positive therapeutic milieu. He/she is a role model and participates in the training of other Adult Care Workers.