ReEntry Behavioral Health Technician - Maricopa County (8206)

Job DetailsJob Location

• 27th
• Avenue -
• Phoenix,
• AZ 85017Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• School
• Diploma/GEDTravel
• Percentage: Up to 80%Job
• Shift:
• Day
• ShiftJob
• Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Behavioral Health Technician working in the Bridging the Gap ReEntry Program in Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the BTG ReEntry and Aftercare Supervisor, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate, and professional. If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you’ve been seeking. This individual provides direct care services (personal assistance and independent living skills training) and supervision of the patient in the own home. You will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate. Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, and empowerment. For more than four decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need. Terros Health is hiring an Full-Time Behavioral Health Technician for our Bridging the Gap ReEntry Program in Phoenix, AZ.

Location

3864 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017 AND 222 E Javelina Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 Full-time Schedule Flexible Scheduling 40 Hours Per Week

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for Bridging the Gap – Re-Entry program provides direct care services: intakes, assessments, and coordinates linkages into necessary community services and connections to providers. The BHT coordinates member referrals, provides case management services as needed, completes tasks that require serving the members who are enrolled in the Bridging the Gap Re-Entry /TIP Justice program; liaises with other Program staff, Program Supervisor, Director and medical records staff. The BHT delivers health and wellness and recovery-oriented services to members. The BHT participates in vital program evaluation procedures and is responsible for accurate and professional record keeping in required database platforms. This position reports to the BTG Reentry Program Supervisor. Essential Duties: Responsible for direct face to face community-based services to assist client’s re-entering into the community from jail and prison. Ensures linkage into community services and resources Offers in-reach into jail, prison, sober living housing and treatment programs for the purpose of engaging member into BTG Re-Entry / TIP services. Orients potential clients to the BTG Re-Entry/TIP program. Consistently meets Service Delivery expectations including $2150 weekly productivity, Compliance, and timely filing (notes completed by midnight same day). Provides transportation for members as appropriate and as medically necessary, and determined by the Re-Entry/ TIP team, in personal vehicle or in Terros Health provided vehicle, when available. Ensures ongoing collaboration, including the communication of appropriate clinical information with other involved parties as appropriate. Coordinates care with a member’s family, behavioral and general medical providers, community resources, and other involved supports. Assists members with connection to physical health services, including Primary Care services and medical appointment follow up. Provides excellent customer service to members, internal and external provider agencies, state entities, or other stakeholders (e.g. probation officers, justice liaisons, advocates, family members, residential staff, hospital staff and vocational rehabilitation, etc.) as needed. Offers direct care wellness management and recovery strategies using strength-based engagement and psycho-social/educational /rehabilitation services as needed. Benefits & Wellness: Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year Wellness program Pet Insurance Group life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family Personal and family mental and physical health access Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts Gym memberships Car rentals Flights, hotels, movies and more Bilingual pay differential Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, as well as a combination of behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of three (3) years; or an Associate’s degree in any field, plus two years of work experience in a behavioral health service delivery. Bachelor’s degree with 1 year experience or Master’s degree in related behavioral health field. Customer service skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, with flexibility, and within prescribed deadlines. Proficiency with computer-based systems including electronic health records, Microsoft Outlook, and other Microsoft Office products. Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 2 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy. Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role. Must pass a TB Test. Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.