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This bill establishes a formal definition and set of duties for "behavioral health technicians" within Arizona's healthcare institutions, specifically those providing behavioral health services. A behavioral health technician is defined as an individual employed by a licensed behavioral health facility who provides services under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional, performing delegated tasks aligned with their training and the facility's policies. This definition also includes registered nurses acting within their scope of practice. To qualify, technicians must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass background checks, and complete specific training in areas like crisis response, confidentiality, and trauma-informed care. Their duties can include implementing treatment plans, providing supportive counseling, assisting with medication administration as authorized, documenting client care, contributing to assessments, educating clients on resources, and supporting mobile crisis teams, but they are explicitly prohibited from diagnosing conditions, prescribing medication, or performing services beyond their delegated scope.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85255