Behavioral Health Technician / BHT - Glendale, AZ
Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC)
Location: Glendale, AZ
Employment Type: Full Time (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm or 10am-10pm)
Work Setting: Residential Behavioral Health Program – Adolescents
Compensation: $20 - $25 / hr
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision, PTO & Sick Time, 401k W/ Match, Gym/Yoga Membership, Professional Development Assistance & More!
Why This Role Matters
Our residential program in Glendale provides 24/7 care for adolescents who need a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. As a BHT/BHC, you are essential to creating stability, reinforcing treatment goals, and supporting youth through their recovery journey.
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct supervision, therapeutic support, and daily structure to adolescent residents. This role focuses on maintaining a safe and recovery-oriented milieu while supporting clinical programming and daily living activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise adolescent residents and support daily routines and structured activities
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic residential environment
- Observe, document, and report client behaviors and incidents accurately
- Assist with daily living needs including hygiene, meals, and health monitoring
- Conduct drug screenings in accordance with program protocols
- Participate in therapeutic and recreational programming
- Collaborate closely with clinical, medical, and leadership teams
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and respectful communication
- Uphold health, safety, and cleanliness standards within the residence
- Perform additional duties as needed to support client care and program operations
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in behavioral health (1–2 years preferred)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience working with adolescents in residential or care-based settings preferred
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about making a difference in adolescent residential behavioral health and value structure, teamwork, and consistency, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your Resume or CV. Cover letters and references are welcome but not required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in behavioral health (1–2 years preferred)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience working with adolescents in residential or care-based settings preferred
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision, PTO & Sick Time, 401k W/ Match, Gym/Yoga Membership, Professional Development Assistance & More!