Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description Job Description Achieving Better Coping Skills LLC - Direct Care Position (BHT) Primary Needs: Day Shifts - Friday, Saturday & Sunday (12-hour shifts) Other (12-hour shifts available) We are looking for employees with experience caring for youth who have experienced trauma. Must be athletic and able to complete and endure outdoor and indoor tasks requiring sportsmanlike activities. A. Fundamental Purpose of the position: To provide professional-level assistance and support services for youth between the ages of 9 to 18+ in the following areas: Assisting with daily living skill-building: cooking, cleaning, learning, socializing, and time management. Prevention of violent or harmful behaviors to self or others. Behavior management crises, skills, and activity supervision. Symptomatology of youth diagnosed with behavioral disorders or addictions. Knowledge of indications, typical side effects, reactions, and interactions of medications prescribed for self-administration by youth. Resources for obtaining assistance when needed. Youth record-keeping of youth activities and progress toward treatment goals and objectives. Skills include recreational and social activities, Life Skills Training, and Milieu activities. Additional Requirements: Must be 21 or older years of age. Must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid training. Must possess an Arizona State Driver's License. Must possess a Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Level-One Card (Non-IVP okay) Must receive annual tuberculin test or written statement from physician made within six months before employment with negative results. Must have a physical exam signed by a physician (proof of annual accepted) Must pass a drug screening test. Must Speak the English Language and comprehend and make inferences from material written in English. Personal auto insurance, if applicable.