Behavioral Health Technician PRN

Job Location Arizona Rehab Campus – Tucson, AZ 85715 Job Description The Behavioral Health Technician provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Director of BHT’s, Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing. Job Requirements Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Minimum two (2) years of education (or experience) focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred. Experience: Minimum two (2) years of training or experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health services preferred. Certification Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, TB, Handle with Care within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter. Knowledge / Skills Interact positively with clients daily whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative, or aggressive. Perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations. Work successfully under highly stressful conditions. Make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles. Comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures. Collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion. Adapt to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. Possess effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal. Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License to transport clients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles. Minimum Requirements of the Position Demonstrate special training, knowledge, and skills, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter. Be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ First Aid upon hire and recertified every 2 years thereafter. Complete all required mandatory in‑services annually. Tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x‑ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually, or chest x‑ray as indicated. Be certified in HWC within the first three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter. Qualifications Required skills and certifications as described above. #J-18808-Ljbffr