Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Achieving Better Coping Skills LLC - Direct Care Position (BHT)

• Looking for employees with Trauma-Informed Care Experience with youth

Primary Needs :

Weekdays - First, Second, 10 Hour Shifts

• Weekend Shifts - Friday, Saturday & Sunday (12-hour shifts) - Overnight

Other (12-hour AM shifts available)

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 pass a Department of Public Safety Finger Print background check.
• 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 the English language.
• Personal auto insurance, if applicable.