Psychiatric Behavioral Health Technician
Psychiatric Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
Posting Date
04/08/25Application Deadline
04/13/25Pay Range
$19.00 $28.00 HourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
Are you interested in making a significant positive and demonstrable impact in the lives of others Do you feel compassion toward those struggling with mental illness If your answer to these questions is yes then working as a CHS Pysch Behavioral Health Technician (PsychBHT) may be what you are seeking!
In this critical role you will work closely with Psychiatric providers in the CHS Mental Health Unit where many of Maricopa Countys most psychiatrically ill patients are treated.
If you have good interpersonal skills and work well within a team join ours! Apply today!
About Us
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industryleading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population providing medical dental mental health psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment (i.e. MedicationAssisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance their expertise.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Childcare benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27 monthly contribution rate and includes a 100 employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Three years of experience in the care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders and behavioral difficulties
High school diploma or GED
Postsecondary education may substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis
We Also Value
Experience in Behavioral Health
Working knowledge of the petitioning process for courtordered treatment in Maricopa County
Job Contributions
Work with the psychiatric provider staff and mental health staff to determine which patients need involuntary treatment
Observe patients identified as needing involuntary treatment for symptoms of mental illness including danger to self danger to others or symptoms indicating that the patient is persistently or acutely disabled or gravely disabled
Complete petition applications for involuntary courtordered treatment and coordinate with outpatient teams to initiate the petitioning process
Testify in court to observe patient behaviors
Identify patients who are on a court order for involuntary treatment and make that information available to provider staff
Maintain documentation for all patient contact
Assist provider staff in coordinating care with patients outpatient clinic
Working Conditions
Must complete a thorough background check
Must be able to work inside a jail environment consisting of working near inmates and other staff and indoors in a confined area handling multiple or complicated tasks
Requires accuracy decisionmaking and concentration skills to be vigilant in a teamwork environment
Performs a high volume of work under short deadlines or with time pressures to complete frequently changing and unscheduled tasks
May require travel between work locations. Teleworking hybrid schedules and weekend work may be
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
