BHT Apprentice (7065)

Candidates must be a student currently enrolled at the University of Jamestown!

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Full-Time Behavioral Health Technician Apprentice (BHT) working at our Central location in Phoenix, AZ.  Reporting to the Clinical Development Lead, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate and professional.  If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you’ve been seeking. 

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than four decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

Terros Health is hiring a BHT Apprentice in Phoenix, AZ at the following locations:

Mitchell - 40 E. Mitchell Dr., #100 85012

23rd Ave. - 8804 N. 23rd Ave. 85021

South Mountain - 3540 E. Baseline Rd., Unit 150 85042

Desert Cove - 10844 N. 23rd Ave., Suite 200 85029

Full-Time, Employed

Monday-Friday

Full Benefits, Including 401K and Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks)

• 2,004 paid on-the-job learning
hours
• Up to 44 college credits for
your on-the-job learning
experience
• Pay increases every 6 months

Position Summary:  Under TERROS Health’s policies and professional requirements, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a General Mental Health (GMH) or Substance Use (SU) diagnosis, and/or a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health (GMH) diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment (COT).  Assists patients with identifying treatment and recovery goals and provides supportive services to help patients reach their goals. Supports goal treatment methodologies, tracking and documenting progress. Embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe recovery environment for patients.  Collaborates and coordinates with all involved, including health care, behavioral health, wellness providers, and medical providers.  Maintains current documentation on patient’s progress in managing chronic medical and psychiatric conditions, as well as documentation of all outreach efforts in a professional, efficient, and timely manner.  Works under the direct supervision of assigned site leadership 27th Ave will be the Clinical Site Manager or designee and at the Recovery Centers the Clinical Coordinator or designee.

 The BHT Apprentice will learn valuable hands-on experience working in integrated clinics.  The apprentices are expected to have excellent communication and customer services skills.  Be self-starters and able to stay organized in a fast-paced health care environment. 

Essential Duties

• Working with persons with GMH/SU diagnosis, or SMI/COT designation who are in need of resources and community involvement.
• Assess the service needs of each individual, update treatment plans, track case management services and supports, and coordinate care with all entities involved.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, internal and external provider agencies, state entities, or other stakeholders (e.g., probation officers, advocates, family members, hospital staff, jail staff, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) as needed.
• Promote patient’s educational growth and personal development
• Attend and participate in clinical staffing, case conferences, or other meetings with or without patient or patient’s natural and formal support participation.

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
• 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
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movies and more

• Bilingual pay differential

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a Student at Jamestown University 
• Customer service skills, especially good communication skills, are needed.
• Ability to work independently, with flexibility, and within prescribed deadlines.
• Basic computer skills.
• 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 or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a TB Test

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.