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Behavioral Health Technician

$16.87 - $24.88 per hour

Valleywise Health System

Launch your career in mental health as a Behavioral Health Technician I (BHT I) . This entry-level role provides fully paid on-the-job training to care for patients under Court-Ordered Evaluation or Treatment due to mental illness. Based at one of three inpatient facilities, you will be a vital part of the therapeutic team, working alongside patients, families, and healthcare staff.

What You Will Get
  • Paid Certifications: Earn your Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) credentials.
  • Classroom & Clinical Learning: Gain foundational knowledge through didactic classes.
  • Direct Mentorship: Learn on the floor under the direct supervision of experienced nursing staff and senior BHT II/III/IV professionals.
What You Will Do
  • Provide compassionate, direct care to patients navigating mental health challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
  • Help maintain a safe, positive, and supportive therapeutic environment.
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Hourly Pay Range: $16.87 - $24.88

The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay. The weekend shift pay differential will be paid at 8% of the employee's base rate of pay.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
  • This is an entry-level behavioral health position, no prior experience required.
  • Prefer one year of work experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
Specialized Training:
  • Must be able to complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training upon hire.
Certification/Licensure:
  • Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association or completes BLS during NEO training.
  • Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit completed application to the Arizona Department of Public Safety within seven days of hire date. Fingerprint clearance cards must remain valid for the entire period of issuance and must be renewed prior to expiration.
  • Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide behavioral health services to adults, including those over the age of 65, adolescents, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals who have co-occurring disorder, and/or individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.
  • Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
  • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Vacancy posted 9 hours ago
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