Behavioral Health Technician

Overview

NaphCare is currently seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Tucson facility located in Tucson, AZ.

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 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.

This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare for NaphCare. "Working with Naphcare has provided me with amazing opportunities for growth. Through my various roles I've experienced the benefit of balancing management tasks with performing direct patient care to serve our most vulnerable populations. It has been tremendously rewarding to help implement and grow award-winning programs and participate in site transitions across the nation. Our mental health programs take a collaborative multidisciplinary approach because we understand that working together is the only way to effectively meet our patients' needs." Meghan, LMHC

Responsibilities:

• Participates in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implements interventions for patients

• Supervising patients and providing formal education in routine activities of daily living (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.),

• Providing care and activities programming as well as social rehabilitation and leisure activities,

• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of records pertaining to patient mental health,

• Scheduling, setting up, operating and supervising telepsychiatry appointments.

Qualifications:

• 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

• Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases

• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification

• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

NaphCare Benefits for full time employees include:

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services

• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution

• Tuition Assistance

• Referral bonuses

• On-site education

• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee

• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

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 know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions or resume to talent.acquisition@naphcare.com.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran