What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician/CHR position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Urban Salary Range: $17 to $26 / Per Hour Open Period: 6/10/2026 until filled Summary: Nature of Work: Embraces and Embodies Tucson Indian Center's (TIC) Identity Document's Mission, Purpose and Vision Statements; Core Values; Guiding Principles and Strategic Goals. The incumbent is responsible for providing dedicated, culturally competent, self-motivated, and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician services to the TIC patients. This position requires maintaining active BHT certification in the State of Arizona and collaborating closely with our outpatient integrated treatment center team. Assessment Services: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will serve as the primary person to provide patient assessments and assure behavioral health patient intakes are completed for the Behavioral Health Providers. The BHT ensures individuals are assessed in a timely and professional manner that meets quality standards for all entities that provide oversight and/or funding at TIC, including T/RBHA (as applicable) and licensing entities. Case Management Services: Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team for TIC'S Behavioral Health Program. The BHT provides case management services that support the treatment goals of the patients care plan. The BHT represents the company professionally and positively to enhance and promote the core values and mission of TIC, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in customer transactions. The BHT reports directly to the Practice Manager. CHR Services: Provides Community Health Representative (CHR) services, especially in the area of behavioral health. CHR services include patient education, referrals, case management, and outreach. More info about area: https://www.ticenter.org/history/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: Behavioral Health Technician_CHR - Job Description .pdf [pdf - 272.65 KB] Duties: Essential Functions: 1. Provides assessments of individuals who participate in the Behavioral Health treatment program, utilizing all required forms and assuring quality of care. 2. Provides accurate and timely documentation, billing, and program audit support. 3. Actively participates in case staffing meetings and peer review sessions. 4. Collaborates with the care team and other internal and external health care providers for shared patients to facilitate patient care and follow-up, while promoting the healthcare home mission in all aspects of service delivery. 5. Remains up-to-date on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Case Management Services: 6. Provides non-intensive case management services in support of Behavioral Health patients and providers. 7. Supports the behavioral health program and its team members. 8. Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance activities for the department. Community Health Representative (CHR) services: 9. Provides Community Health Representative (CHR) services, especially in the area of behavioral health. CHR services include patient education, referrals, case management, and outreach. Other Duties 10. Other duties: Provides other duties as assigned and supports the organization as needed. Qualifications: Required Experience and Training: 1. Bachelor's degree in social work, Behavioral Health or Social Services-related fields strongly preferred (or experience equivalent). 2. Master's Degree in related field is preferred. 3. Two years of related case management experience is required. Experience working with underserved and diverse populations is preferred. Two years of specialized experience working or related to the line of work of the position, which has provided the applicant with specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. 4. Experience in providing DSM-V diagnosis in a patient care setting. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: TIC-HSD-BHT-C Get Details & Apply: https://www.ticenter.org/employment/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Urban Salary Range: $17 to $26 / Per Hour Open Period: 6/10/2026 until filled Summary: Nature of Work: Embraces and Embodies Tucson Indian Center's (TIC) Identity Document's Mission, Purpose and Vision Statements; Core Values; Guiding Principles and Strategic Goals. The incumbent is responsible for providing dedicated, culturally competent, self-motivated, and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician services to the TIC patients. This position requires maintaining active BHT certification in the State of Arizona and collaborating closely with our outpatient integrated treatment center team. Assessment Services: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will serve as the primary person to provide patient assessments and assure behavioral health patient intakes are completed for the Behavioral Health Providers. The BHT ensures individuals are assessed in a timely and professional manner that meets quality standards for all entities that provide oversight and/or funding at TIC, including T/RBHA (as applicable) and licensing entities. Case Management Services: Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team for TIC'S Behavioral Health Program. The BHT provides case management services that support the treatment goals of the patients care plan. The BHT represents the company professionally and positively to enhance and promote the core values and mission of TIC, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in customer transactions. The BHT reports directly to the Practice Manager. CHR Services: Provides Community Health Representative (CHR) services, especially in the area of behavioral health. CHR services include patient education, referrals, case management, and outreach. More info about area: https://www.ticenter.org/history/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: Behavioral Health Technician_CHR - Job Description .pdf [pdf - 272.65 KB] Duties: Essential Functions: 1. Provides assessments of individuals who participate in the Behavioral Health treatment program, utilizing all required forms and assuring quality of care. 2. Provides accurate and timely documentation, billing, and program audit support. 3. Actively participates in case staffing meetings and peer review sessions. 4. Collaborates with the care team and other internal and external health care providers for shared patients to facilitate patient care and follow-up, while promoting the healthcare home mission in all aspects of service delivery. 5. Remains up-to-date on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Case Management Services: 6. Provides non-intensive case management services in support of Behavioral Health patients and providers. 7. Supports the behavioral health program and its team members. 8. Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance activities for the department. Community Health Representative (CHR) services: 9. Provides Community Health Representative (CHR) services, especially in the area of behavioral health. CHR services include patient education, referrals, case management, and outreach. Other Duties 10. Other duties: Provides other duties as assigned and supports the organization as needed. Qualifications: Required Experience and Training: 1. Bachelor's degree in social work, Behavioral Health or Social Services-related fields strongly preferred (or experience equivalent). 2. Master's Degree in related field is preferred. 3. Two years of related case management experience is required. Experience working with underserved and diverse populations is preferred. Two years of specialized experience working or related to the line of work of the position, which has provided the applicant with specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. 4. Experience in providing DSM-V diagnosis in a patient care setting. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: TIC-HSD-BHT-C Get Details & Apply: https://www.ticenter.org/employment/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Salary : $17 - $26