Job: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

SMMHC was started in 1986 with a mission to serve our valued communities in Arizona. Since inception, SMMHC has been dedicated to finding the strengths and gifts in those we serve and are privileged to work closely with local stakeholders and community members whose support honors us tremendously. We value our employees as key contributors to this success, and would love to have you on our team!

We offer our team members:
* Competitive full benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options
* Complete 401k benefits with progressive matching commensurate with service
* Over three weeks of vacation can be earned in your first year of service with graduated earnings at tenure milestones
* Family orientated and team atmosphere geared to helping you meet your professional and personal goals

We are immediately looking to hire BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS for our Apache Junction, AZ operations.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health Technician's main purpose is to provide support for patients and assist in helping to maintain a safe environment. As a member of the therapeutic team you will assist patients by directing interactions, including but not limited to behavior management, and facilitating therapeutic, recreational, and social/life skills activities.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists with client groups and activities.
• Conducts and documents activities of daily living skills.
• Able to verbally de-escalate acting out clients.
• Follow all residential rules and schedules.
• Monitor clients in the self-administration of medications.
• Progress notes and group notes shall be completed within 24 hours of each session. All sessions shall be documented.
• Orient new clients to the residential program and document the orientation pieces completed.
• Completes required annual training/continuing education.
• Maintains ethical and therapeutic boundaries with clients.
• Participates in supervision as required.
• Gives assistance with additional case management matters.

EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent PLUS 4 years full-time Behavioral Health work experience
OR
Associate’s degree PLUS 2 years full-time Behavioral Health work experience;
OR
Bachelor’s degree PLUS 1 year full-time Behavioral Health work experience;
OR
Bachelor or Master’s degree in field related to Behavioral Health.

EXPERIENCE:
Ability to obtain Certification by a Certified CPI instructor within 90 days of employment.
Demonstrated ability to provide Crisis Intervention.
Experience working with children and families

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Ability to effectively use CPI and behavior management techniques in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of symptomatology of clients' diagnosed mental disorders or addictions;
• Knowledge of indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed for self administration by agency clients.
• Knowledge of behavior management skills and activity supervision.
• Skilled in the provision of recreational and social activities, life skills training and/or milieu.
• Ability to read/speak fluent English, bilingual optional.
• Ability to frequently use simple math calculations.
• Ability to drive Agency van as assigned and be at least 21 years of age with valid Driver’s license