Behavioral Health Technician

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Behavioral Health Technician like you at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Yuma located in Yuma, Arizona. Full Time Shifts, Part Time, PRN shifts are available. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.

Pay rates from $22.00 - $30.00 per hour based on employment status, shift, specific facility, site needs, licensure, and experience. Shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview.

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits:

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education!
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities for Behavioral Health Technician:

• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings
• Implement interventions for patients
• Supervise patients and provide formal education in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.)
• Plan activities programming and leisure activities
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of records pertaining to patient mental health, and scheduling, setting up, operating and supervising telepsychiatry appointments

Qualifications for Behavioral Health Technician:

• Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases
• Experience working in a correctional environment preferred
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Sciences, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field
• Level 1 Psychiatric Technician Certification from the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians preferred, not required
• Two years or more experience providing activities programming for patients who have a serious mental illness required

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you're interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran