Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health, or an associate's degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience, or a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.
Experience in the behavioral health field is preferred.
Must maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Responsibilities
Plan scheduled groups with the Shift Supervisor and Shift Leader and carry them out with students.
Maintain oral and written communication with staff, clients, and others as requested.
Assist clients in setting daily goals and support them through their program.
Supervise clients in accordance with Casa Grande Academy protocols, Joint Commission requirements, OBHL requirements, and agency requirements.
With permission, carry out activities such as games, sports, and projects with clients according to the daily schedule.
Ensure the safety of all clients, staff, and visitors.
Follow Casa Grande Academy rules and norms and support the Phoenix Club.
Assist with client transportation in Casa Grande Academy vehicles as needed.
Demonstrate proper methods of cleaning and organizing with clients.
Follow and ensure safety regulations by maintaining order, settling disputes, conducting routine head counts, checking for a safe environment, and preventing clients from harming themselves or others.
Keep records and complete incident reports when applicable.
Serve as an appropriate role model through physical appearance, social skills, professional words and actions, and clear professional boundaries.
Confront negative behavior and communicate with all staff.
Perform additional duties as determined by the Shift Supervisor or Milieu Manager.
Follow Casa Grande Academy policies and practices for creating, editing, transmitting, storing, and disposing of Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in the behavioral health field.
Description
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!!
Casa Grande Academy is a residential treatment program that serves youth with behavioral health and substance use disorders. Casa Grande Academy is a 32-bed behavioral health inpatient facility (BHIF) licensed by the State of Arizona and accredited by the Joint Commission. The program offers intensive therapeutic services for youth needing specialized and comprehensive treatment when appropriate services may not be available in an outpatient setting. Our environment of care provides a trauma-informed treatment setting through which recovery and resiliency are promoted for life-changing success.
Our Mission:
Casa Grande Academy consists of a trauma-focused team dedicated to providing healing through respect, integrity, and hope for our clients, their families, and each other. We believe that this can be done by maintaining a high level of professionalism, clear communication that is not hurtful or demeaning, and constantly seeking to improve our expertise. We know that by working towards this common goal, we can inspire youth and change lives!
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Job: Casa Grande Academy is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and Youth Counselor positions.
Shift/ Hours: 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, weekdays and weekends
BHT Job Responsibilities: 1. Plans with the Shift Supervisor & Shift Leader and carries out scheduled groups with students. 2. Maintains oral and written communication with staff, clients, and others as requested. In essence, communication is vital to this position and is viewed as a direct reflection of the BHT. 3. Assists clients in setting daily goals and support them through their program. 4. Supervises clients in accordance with CGA protocols (Joint Commission, OBHL, and agency requirements). 5. With permission, carries out activities: games, sports, projects, etc. with clients in following the daily schedule. 6. Ensures safety of all clients, staff, and visitors. 7. Follows all CGA rules and norms and is supportive of the Phoenix Club (PC). 8. May be needed to assist in client transports in CGA vehicles. 9. Demonstrates proper methods of cleaning and organizing with the clients. 10. Follows and ensures safety regulations: maintains order, settles disputes, conducts routine head count, checks for safe environment, and prevents the client from harming self and others. 11. Keeps records and may complete incident reports (if applicable) 12. Exemplifies appropriate role model through physical appearance, social skills, professional words and acts, sets clear professional boundaries. 13. Confronts all negative behavior and communicates with all staff. 14. Additional duties are determined by the Shift Supervisor or Milieu Manager. Adheres to CGA policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Has a bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health: or
Has an associate's degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or
Has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Experience in the behavioral health field is preferred.
Other Skills: Must maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment.