Behavioral Health Specialist

Locations: Phoenix, AZ Type:Urban Salary Range:$17 to $18 / Per Hour Open Period:1/1/2024 until filled Summary:The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for the safety of all clients and the facility, supporting clients towards their treatment goals, and reporting required maintenance of the facility. More info about area: Duties:Responsible for the safety and security of clients in a residential treatment setting. Support and assist clients towards their individual service plan goals in collaboration with the clinical residential treatment team. Assist in maintaining a safe, recovery-oriented therapeutic environment. Provide intervention and support including listening, redirection, and guidance. Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and boundaries. Observe and accurately document assistance in the self-administration of medications for clients. Document client activity in milieu progress notes. Observe and document the client's headcount in the Bed Check log. Document and submit incident reports in a timely manner. Communicate verbal and written shift change reports. Assign and monitor client life skills and light housekeeping duties daily. Facilitate or assist with the facilitation of psychoeducational and life skills groups. Transport clients to community appointments and outings in agency vehicles as needed. Accompany and support clients in community 12-step meetings, recreational activities, and cultural community activities. Monitor and respond to video surveillance, ensuring the safety of clients. Scan documents into individual client electronic medical records as needed Support and actively engage in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Attend and participate in regular clinical staffing meetings and clinical oversight. Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate within 90 days of hire
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
• MS Office proficiency
• Negotiate stairs and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in working with the Native American population preferred
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem- solving, and organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in a team approach.
• Must understand the recovery process of the chemically dependent individual
• Bilingual- Spanish desired Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement :106