Pool - Behavioral Health Technician

Overview Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. The District of Columbia Stabilization Center (DCSC), operated by Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), will offer immediate, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, no cost, low barrier access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years of age and older, regardless of gender, insurance, and citizenship status. The DCSC will provide individuals experiencing an SUD crisis with person-centered and a recovery-oriented alternative to unnecessary encounters at emergency departments or interactions with law enforcement. The DCSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive an integrated and comprehensive care to address their specific needs in a supportive clinical and recovery-oriented environment. CBI will hire pursuant to the DC EEO provisions. Job Summary The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator or Clinical Director. The BHT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee, as needed. Responsibilities Provide direct care to behavioral health patients under supervision of RN and other clinical leadership. Identify environmental and patient safety concerns and escalate appropriately. Support unit safety and respond to incidents as directed. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in counseling, psychology or a health care related field preferred. Six (6) or more months of clinical health care related experience preferred, with exposure to behavioral and/or medical crisis situations. Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred. Certified Medical Assistant certification (current and in good standing) preferred. Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred. Certified Nurse Assistant certification preferred. Valid identification required. Compensation and Benefits Hourly Rate: $28.00 CBI offers an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and other voluntary plans; 401K with employer match; generous PTO accrual; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs; incentives, and more. CBI has been recognized by The Phoenix Business Journal as a top ten healthiest mid-size employer in the Valley for multiple years. Culture and Growth CBI is growing and expanding our services, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and leadership support. We value driven and compassionate individuals who thrive in a safe, balanced work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr