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Behavioral Health Technician

CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness

#Case Management #Behavioral Health #Healthcare #Substance Use #Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Triage #Care Management #Community Resources

Quick overview

Provide integrated behavioral health support, peer mentoring, and care coordination to members with mental health and substance use challenges. Deliver services in-home and in the community to help members achieve recovery goals and improve their quality of life.

Requirements summary

Requires a Peer Support Specialist Certification and a valid Arizona Driver's license with a clean driving record. Education requirements vary from a high school diploma with 2 years of experience to a Bachelor's or Master's degree in healthcare.

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Job description

Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) promotes member recovery through hope, respect, self‑direction, and empowerment. This role provides integrated behavioral health support, peer support, education, care coordination, advocacy, and community-based services. The BHT works as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the seamless integration of medical, behavioral health, and wellness services. Services are provided in-home, in the community, and within agency settings to assist members with mental health and/or substance use challenges in achieving recovery goals and improved quality of life.

Essential

Duties: and Responsibilities:

The position is responsible, but not exclusive, for the following

Member Support & Recovery Services
Provide, coaching, mentoring, and modeling of self‑advocacy and recovery values.
Assist members in identifying and achieving wellness (healthy lifestyle) and recovery goals.
Deliver peer support, personal assistance, and skills training in-home and in the community.
Assist members with securing resources (housing, benefits, transportation, social services).
Advocate for member needs to ensure access to appropriate needs.

Care Coordination & Case Management
Participate in assessments and annual updates; contribute to integrated service plans.
Monitor treatment progress, service intensity, and adherence to care plans.
Coordinate referrals, linkage, and follow‑up with medical, behavioral, and community agencies.
Provide health education, resource navigation, and system navigation support.
Attend medical or behavioral health appointments with members as needed.

Crisis Prevention & Intervention
Provide crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and safety planning.
Notify supervisor of urgent concerns and respond to walk-in/emergent needs.
Respond to walk‑in and emergent member needs, as assigned.
Participate in triage and care-access support for members who present onsite, virtual, and/or through referral basis

Behavioral Health Technician

Quick overview

Requirements summary

Job description

Summary

Essential

The position is responsible, but not exclusive, for the following

Education

Certifications

Additional Requirements

Skills

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