Behavioral Health Technician

Sonora Behavioral Health

4 days ago

Tucson, ArizonaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sonora Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Inpatient Hospital in United States. Overview Sonora is a leading behavioral health provider, operating a 140-bed inpatient hospital along with ECT and outpatient therapy services. Located in Tucson, Arizona, we are dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults across all stages of behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

Requirements

escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Sonora Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Inpatient Hospital.

Key Skills

Patient careBehavioral healthSafety monitoringClinical documentationDe-escalationCrisis interventionPatient supervisionActivities of daily livingVital signs monitoringGroup facilitationSocial skills trainingAnger managementPatient advocacyFirst aidCPR

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Sonora Behavioral Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health, Safety monitoring, Clinical documentation, De-escalation, Crisis intervention, Patient supervision, Activities of daily living. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct personal care and supervision to patients in an inpatient setting while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. They are responsible for documenting clinical observations, facilitating rehabilitative groups, and assisting patients with activities ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, PTO, Mental Health Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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