Children Behavioral Health Technician - Yuma, AZ

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Children's Behavioral Health Technician, based out of a Boys & Girls Club of the Valley location in Yuma, AZ. This position is a direct-service position that will interact directly with the Children and Staff and Families at the Clubs and use the designated prevention model Positive Action while also implementing other clinical approaches based on Club needs. This team member needs to have a passion for working with Children in an afterschool setting, be willing to be an active participant/lead in therapeutic activities, and act as a liaison for Terros Health and this co-location.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

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Seeking a Children Behavioral Health Technician for a brand new, exciting collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley at assigned BGCAZ locations. This position will interact directly with the Children and Staff and Families at the Clubs and use the designated prevention model Positive Action while also implementing other clinical approaches based on Club needs. 

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

M-F: 11a-7p

Starting at $19/hr

Location: 1100 S 13th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

Duties include:

• Conducts the engagement process with families to identify natural/formal supports as outlined in the Arizona Model, Child and Family Team (CFT) process, and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) for enrolled families.
• Facilitates CFT/Service Plan meetings according to the Arizona Model and RBHA guidelines in order to create individualized service plans as identified by the CFT members.
• Ensures families understand the behavioral health process, the role of CFT Facilitator, and ensure family participation that links them to natural or community-based supports.
• Coordinates and schedules CFT/Service Plan meetings with natural, formal supports, and system stakeholders
• Submits appropriate referrals to clinical outpatient services within agency and other behavioral health providers identified by the CFT.
• Updates and maintains electronic medical records on each case which include but not limited to; Annual Assessment Update, RBHA demographics, Child and adolescent service intensity instrument (CALOCUS), and CFT/Service Plan
• Completes strength assessments and crisis/safety plans with families according to RBHA and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) guidelines.
• Develops positive supportive relationships with consumers, family, stakeholders, and other Terros employees and Boys and Girls Club employees.  Actively leads group prevention or therapeutic group activities at assigned Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley locations.

*This position is funded by a grant, which is for a pre-determined timeframe of 3 years. 

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Child Care Support Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
  • Gym memberships
  • Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
  • Car rentals
• Bilingual pay differential

• Education/Experience:
  • GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience or,
  • An associate's degree in the field of medical or behavioral health, or
  • A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or
  • A bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral, or
  • A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
• Preferred - Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred
• Valid AZ Driver License. Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment
• Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members
• Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions
• Basic understanding of the DSM-V preferred
• Certified Case Manager strongly preferred
• Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of assuming role
• Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.