A.R.S. § 36-444.02: Duties

A. A behavioral health technician may provide services consistent with the individual's training, delegation and supervision, including:

1. Implementing client treatment, service or recovery plans.

2. Providing skills training and supportive counseling to support behavioral, emotional and recovery-oriented functioning of clients.

3. Assisting with client self-administration of medication as authorized by law or within an applicable scope of practice.

4. Completing documentation and clerical activities related to client care.

5. Contributing to client assessments and service planning, including:

(a) Interviewing and recording client history, current status and desired goals.

(b) Gathering and recording collateral and supportive documentation to assist in developing the service plan.

(c) Recording strengths, needs, abilities and preferences into a service plan.

6. Providing education regarding treatment options and community resources.

7. Submitting allowable billing consistent with payer requirements.

8. Supporting mobile crisis teams and their interventions, including engagement, de-escalation, safety planning, follow-up coordination, collection of collateral information and assistance with assessment activities.

9. Providing client transportation, meal preparation and daily living supports consistent with treatment goals.

10. Scheduling client appointments and providing case management support activities.

11. Monitoring and documenting vital signs of clients and other health indicators for which the behavioral health technician has received appropriate training and authorization.

12. Providing other supportive or rehabilitative services consistent with the individual's training and supervision and the employing behavioral health facility's or hospital's license.

B. This section does not authorize any behavioral health technician to diagnose medical or behavioral health conditions, prescribe medications or provide services beyond those that are delegated to the behavioral health technician and supervised by a licensed behavioral health professional or a registered nurse who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 15.