Behavioral Health Technician

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care in the acute care setting. Communicates with Charge RN and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patients clinical condition including vital signs, behavioral, and physical symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly to changes in patients status. Is able to perform basic nursing functions under direction of Charge nurse. Floats across all inpatient units within the Arizona market as assigned.

Professional Requirements:

Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write, speak English, and do simple arithmetic; High school diploma or GED preferred; Minimum 1 year working experience in a behavioral health facility or related field

Educational/Regulatory Requirements

Annual crisis intervention training

Annual restraint application training

Bi Annual BLS/CPR

Current fingerprint card

Clinical oversight