Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) ensures a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of detained youth and serves as a liaison among Detention Counseling and Mental Health Services (MHS), and the Department of Integrated Health Services (DIHS). The BHT also provides mental health or behavioral assistance as assigned while maintaining unit and facility security.The individual in this role will contribute as an active member of an interdisciplinary team and will confer with staff of the various disciplines regarding the ongoing treatment of detained youth. BHTs engage with detained youth by listening, offering suggestions, and helping youth with perception, self-realization, and self-management in accordance with youth's objectives and treatment plan goals.The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public's trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.Position QualificationsWe recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDTwo (2) years of experience in the care and treatment of those with mental health disorders or behavioral difficultiesOR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.Must pass a background investigation and PREA clearance.Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing, and all offers of employment are subject to successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to your start date.Our Preferred Candidate Has:Experience with adults or adolescents involved in the Criminal Justice System or experience working in a secured facility.Associate degree from an accredited college in Psychology.Social Work or Counseling with an emphasis on clinical work.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:Behavior modification approaches.Problem solving skills.Skill in:Seeing and paying attention to details.Staying focused and committed to a task.Demonstrating a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations, and acting objectively rather than impulsively or emotionally.Balancing and defusing tensions and stresses.Ability to:Follow department policies, procedures and protocols.Demonstrate a positive, open, and objective attitude towards others.Demonstrate flexibility by readily modifying, responding to, and integrating change with minimal personal resistance.Engage others in a constructive two-way conversation, to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, empathy and tolerance.Appropriately engage in, establish, and maintain relationships with co-workers and detained youth.Essential Job Tasks(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)Leads, organizes, and participates in therapeutic activities as outlined by the interdisciplinary team.Communicates with detained youth in various situations, small groups, psycho-educational groups, and as directed by supervisor.Observes, reports, and documents detained youths presenting concerns.Implements assigned treatment plan interventions under general supervision and reports all unusual incidents as required.Maintains informative, concise documentation for all client contact.Maintains a safe work environment and maintains an environment that supports youth rights while ensuring the safety of detained youth, other youth, and staff.Responds to mental health crises such as unit requests for assistance and clients in crisis after court/visits, etc.Attends unit meetings and completes all mandatory education and training requirements in a timely manner.Coordinates with Supervisor to complete required clinical oversight per policy.Supports a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of Juvenile Probation, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.Working Conditions:This position works various schedules to cover all shifts any day of the week to meet the needs of the facility and its youth.Must be able to work inside a detention facility.Must be able to lift 20 pounds from floor to waist, lift 20 pounds from waist to shoulder, lift 20 pounds from shoulder to overhead, able to carry 20 pounds in a distance of 50 feet, push/pull 20 pounds with a distance of 50 feet and must get on the floor to perform CPR chest compressions.Must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, see, read, distinguish colors, bend/kneel, reach, twist, climb, crawl, crouch, balance and wear protective gear.