Behavioral Health Tech - Psych

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

Hospitals

About the position

The Behavioral Health Tech - Psych position at Phoenix Children's Hospital involves providing developmental and psychosocial supervision, support, and treatment to patients. This role focuses on crisis management, group facilitation, and the implementation of trauma-informed care and behavioral management techniques to achieve desired treatment outcomes. The position requires active participation in a multi-disciplinary treatment team and involves both individual and group therapeutic interactions with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapeutic interactions to patients.
• Assist the treatment team in decision-making by sharing complete and appropriate information.
• Identify and report pertinent behavioral, medical, and psychosocial data to the treatment team.
• Provide continuous therapeutic care and observation to patients during daily routines.
• Educate parents on behavioral and emotional support techniques.
• Implement behavior management protocols safely and therapeutically.
• Respond to crisis situations effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with patients and guardians.
• Create and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Monitor vital signs as per policy.
• Serve as a sitter for patients needing 1:1 supervision.
• Plan, organize, and lead skills-based groups for patients.
• Demonstrate effective group management and leadership skills.
• Document patient progress and interventions accurately.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Provide guidance and mentoring for ongoing staff development.

Requirements

• Experience in behavioral health or a related field.
• Ability to implement behavior management protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of crisis management techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Certification in CPR or First Aid.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.