Behavioral Health Technician / BHT - Phoenix, AZ
Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: Residential Behavioral Health Program – Adolescents
Travel Requirement: None (Primary site-based role)
Compensation: $20 – $25 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage · PTO & Sick Time · 401(k) with Employer Match · Gym/Yoga Membership Reimbursement · Professional Development Assistance & More
Available Schedule
This position offers a consistent four-day workweek:
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm or 10am-10pm
Why This Role Matters
Our Phoenix residential program provides 24/7 care and supervision for adolescents who need a safe, structured, and therapeutic living environment. This four-day workweek allows staff to maintain strong work-life balance while delivering consistent, high-quality care and support to youth in treatment.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are dependable, compassionate, and thrive in a structured residential environment. You value consistency, teamwork, and clear expectations, and you are committed to supporting adolescents through daily routines, emotional regulation, and skill development.
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct supervision, therapeutic support, and daily structure to adolescent residents. This role focuses on safety, behavior monitoring, routine reinforcement, and maintaining a recovery-oriented residential milieu.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and support to adolescent residents throughout daily routines
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment
- Observe, document, and report client behaviors, incidents, and progress accurately
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including hygiene, meals, and room upkeep
- Support emotional regulation, coping skills, and positive peer interactions
- Conduct drug screenings in accordance with program protocols
- Participate in therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming
- Monitor resident movement, attendance, and transitions within the facility
- Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and leadership teams to support treatment goals
- Uphold confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards within the residence
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and required documentation
- 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 or in residential or care-based settings preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ready to Apply?
If you’re seeking a predictable Tuesday–Friday schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in adolescent residential behavioral health, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your Resume or CV. Cover letters and references are welcome but not required.
We look forward to connecting with dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping youth thrive in a structured, therapeutic residential setting.
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 or in residential or care-based settings preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Benefits
Compensation: $20 – $25 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage · PTO & Sick Time · 401(k) with Employer Match · Gym/Yoga Membership Reimbursement · Professional Development Assistance & More