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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Suicide Mortality Behavioral Health Technician - Countywide

Countywide, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

Cochise County is seeking a Suicide Mortality Behavioral Health Technician to perform behavioral health work of considerable difficulty under general supervision. The role involves collaborating with the Suicide Mortality Review Epidemiologist, conducting trauma-informed interviews, and providing emotional support to the next of kin of individuals who died by suicide.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Suicide Mortality Review (SMR) Epidemiologist to support the development of comprehensive case narratives

Identify and contact next of kin (NOK) or close associates of individuals who died by suicide

Schedule and conduct trauma-informed interviews with NOK to gather contextual information about the decedent's life and circumstances

Provide emotional support during interviews and offer appropriate grief and mental health resources to NOK and other loved ones

Document and compile detailed case notes and summaries to inform SMR case reviews

Actively participate in multidisciplinary SMR team meetings and case reviews

Qualification

Behavioral healthTrauma-informed careCrisis interventionInterviewing techniquesCultural competenceCompassionate engagementMicrosoft SuiteBilingual (English/Spanish)Written communication

Required

Associate degree in behavioral health from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education or a certification in behavioral health issued by a state or federal agency or by a recognized professional organization

Possess or have the ability to obtain CPI certification

One (1) year of post-degree clinical experience or one (1) year of an internship of professional experience

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card within seven days of starting employment

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance