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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH 1 - ROVER

Arizona State Hospital

Job Location:

Address:  501 N. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008

Posting Details:

Salary: $17.5306

Grade: 15

Closing Date: 

Job Summary:

This position is eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive.


The Behavioral Health Technician 1 - Rover will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and will provide physical and psychological care to psychiatric patients. The position works on a rotating schedule and may be required to work varied schedules to meet the staffing needs of the hospital. The individual in this role will provide basic paraprofessional nursing care as directed which can include tasks such as providing patient assistance with performing ADL's (activity of daily living), monitoring nutrition intake, and taking vital signs.

This role monitors and accurately documents patient activities and changes in behavior, mood, physical or psychological status following current policy. The BHT 1 alerts the charge nurse of any identified changes in physical or psychological status of the patients. The individual in this role will escort patients to clinical referrals and outings, and will also respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, using approved interventions per hospital policy. The BHT 1 will maintain safety and security for patients and staff while assisting with orienting patients and new staff to the unit. This position offers weekend differential, and shift differential along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Job Duties:

− Supervising patient activities, social skills, and assists them with money management

− Communicating with patients in various situations, activity groups, and as directed by the supervisor

− Participating as a member of the care team and implements assigned treatment plans under general supervision

− Assisting with organizing and participating in therapeutic activities, exercise, and rehabilitation

− Charting on patients on special observation

− Completing progress notes and reports to the nurse on unusual incidents/events

− Charting vital signs and implements assigned treatment plans under general supervision

− Reporting all unusual incidents as required

− Attending shift reports, unit meetings, mandatory education and training requirements

− Coordinating with supervisor to complete required clinical oversight per policy

− Observing, reporting and documenting patient psychiatric and medical problems

− Responding to medical and psychiatric codes, such as seclusions and restraints, code arrests, etc.

− Intervening pro-actively using approved NVCI techniques, including using the least restrictive interventions appropriate for the situation

− Promoting quality service within a compassionate environment by treating patients, staff, and coworkers with respect and dignity

− Maintaining an environment that supports patient rights

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

− Knowledge of basic mental health principles, therapeutic interventions, behavioral management and motivational techniques, basic group process, patient rights, infection control, safety policies and procedures, and concepts of performance improvement activities

− Skills in teaching activities of daily living, i.e., personal hygiene, social skills, communication skills, coping skills, and community resources as part of discharge planning, paraprofessional nursing care as directed, providing therapeutic interactions and activities

− Ability to respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies; understand and follo