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Psychiatric Behavioral Health Technician
| Company | Maricopa County |
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| Location | Phoenix, AZ, USA |
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| Salary | $19 – $28 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Three years of experience in the care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders and behavioral difficulties
- High school diploma or GED
- Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Responsibilities
- Work with the psychiatric provider staff and mental health staff to determine which patients need involuntary treatment
- Observe patients identified as needing involuntary treatment for symptoms of mental illness, including danger to self, danger to others, or symptoms indicating that the patient is persistently or acutely disabled or gravely disabled
- Complete petition applications for involuntary, court-ordered treatment and coordinate with outpatient teams to initiate the petitioning process
- Testify in court to observe patient behaviors
- Identify patients who are on a court order for involuntary treatment and make that information available to provider staff
- Maintain documentation for all patient contact
- Assist provider staff in coordinating care with patient’s outpatient clinic
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Behavioral Health
- Working knowledge of the petitioning process for court-ordered treatment in Maricopa County
