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

This position offers a consistent four-day workweek
:

• Tuesday–Friday (flexible hours)

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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.