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Behavioral Health Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$35,898 / year median in Arizona
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician NaphCare, Inc. life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Arizona, San Luis Sep 02, 2026 Behavioral Health Technician
Location US-AZ-San Luis
ID 2026-32317
Category Mental Health Position Type Full-Time Overview NaphCare is hiring a Behavioral Health Technicians just like you to join our team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Yuma facility located in Yuma, AZ! Pay rates range from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. Full Time, Part Time, PRN, and occasionally 8-13-week temporary contracts may be available! Join a reputable family-owned healthcare technology company with a 35-year legacy of providing quality healthcare to correctional facilities nationwide. Be part of our dynamic team of 6000+ employees, enjoy competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and dedicated corporate support for your success. Join us in our mission to deliver proactive, patient-focused healthcare by partnering with correctional facilities across the nation.
NaphCare Full Time Benefits:
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- We offer low-cost benefits to our employees and their families
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education!
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different. At NaphCare, we prioritize your growth and offer internal promotion opportunities. We actively support our employees in pursuing advancement and leadership roles within the company.
•No Experience Needed - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!
• Qualifications Qualifications for
Behavioral Health Technicians:
High School Diploma or GED
Possess basic computer skills
Must show current tuberculosis documentation
Active CPR certification We know you may have questions before applying. If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send an email with resume to keandra.alexander@naphcare.com and we will be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
disability/veteran
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