Behavioral Health Technician

Sonora Behavioral Health

Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

Tucson, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct personal care and supervision to patients in an inpatient setting while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. They are responsible for documenting clinical observations, facilitating rehabilitative groups, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience working with the specific patient population. You are also required to have CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification, with training available upon hire.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR

de-escalation

restraint certification

First aid

Job Description

Overview

Sonora is a leading behavioral health provider, operating a 140-bed inpatient hospital along with ECT and outpatient therapy services. Located in Tucson, Arizona, we are dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults across all stages of behavioral health needs. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, and we are seeking motivated, dedicated professionals to join us in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Why work with Sonora Behavioral Health?

  • Competitive Pay – We value your talent! Enjoy a competitive salary, 
  • Health & Wellness – Take care of yourself and your loved ones with top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, mental health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

PURPOSE STATEMENT: 

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services. 
  • ​Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. 
  • ​Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.  
  • ​Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.  
  • ​Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. 
  • ​Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. 
  • ​May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.   
  • ​May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.  
  • ​Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills. 
  • ​Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.  
  • ​Complete and maintain required documentation.  Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.   
  • ​May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. 
  • ​Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

- Must be able to Obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

SONBH

Sonora Behavioral Health

For more than 20 years, Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital has remained a leading psychiatric hospital that treats individuals who have been struggling with behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as substance abuse and addiction. Located in Pima County, Arizona, Sonora Behavioral Health continuously provides clinically excellent treatment to those in need. All staff members at Sonora Behavioral Health are dedicated to providing compassionate, skilled treatment to each patient. Through the use of skills-based care that is individualized towards the needs of each patient, the Sonora team is able to provide services to those who are struggling with the following conditions: • Depression • Adjustment disorder • Anxiety • Self-harm • Psychosis • Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) • Conduct disorder • Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) • Schizophrenia • Bipolar disorder • Aggression • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Suicidal ideations Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital is also a professional provider of treatment for the following addictions and substance abuse problems: • Alcohol • Meth • Heroin • Synthetic marijuana • Benzodiazepines • Cocaine Programming options at Sonora Behavioral Health are unique in that they reach a wide age range. Inpatient treatment is available for children between ages five and 11, adolescents 12 to 17, and adults. Outpatient programming options include partial hospitalization, addiction outpatient, mental health outpatient, and intensive outpatient services for seniors. To learn more about Sonora Behavioral Health, call (877) 941-6946 or visit www.sonorabehavioral.com/.
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