Behavioral Health Tech - School Based

Position Title

School-Based Life Skills Specialist (BHT)

Full-Time

Zarephath

The School-Based Life Skills Specialist (School Success Specialist) provides life skills training, behavioral support, and counseling to school-aged clients under the supervision of the Clinical Director. Responsibilities include clinical documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with families, schools, and care teams.

Clinical supervision toward independent licensure is available.

• Monday through Friday; hours vary by school and client schedules
• Must be available during school breaks and summer programming

• Indoor and outdoor work environments
• Frequent movement, including climbing stairs
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs (with or without accommodations)
• Must be able to transport clients using a personal vehicle

• Provide weekly life skills and counseling services to assigned clients
• Meet weekly encounter/unit goals
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Monitor and report on client progress and intervention effectiveness
• Facilitate age‑appropriate therapeutic, recreational, and social skill activities
• Maintain organized client files and documentation
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and provider/parent meetings
• Ensure confidentiality and positive engagement with clients and families
• Represent Zarephath professionally in all community and client interactions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related behavioral health field
  • OR Bachelor’s degree in a similar field with at least 5 years of experience in a behavioral health setting with children
• Licensed or associate licensed (preferred)
• Background in CBT and trauma‑focused CBT (preferred)
• Experience working with children and families on issues such as PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, DV, and substance use
• Familiarity with the Arizona Behavioral Health system and stakeholders (DDD, CPS, Juvenile Probation)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in counseling, assessments, and treatment planning
• Knowledge of Arizona’s 12 Principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Possess a valid state driver's license
• Must obtain or possess a Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

Initial Salary (First 60 Days): $42,000 – $47,000

After Probation: Base Salary + Pay-Per-Unit = $42,000 – $47,000

• 0–50:
  Base Pay Only
• 51–100: + $7.50 per unit
• 101–125: + $7.75 per unit
• 126–150: + $8.00 per unit
• 151+: + $8.50 per unit

Note:

1 unit = 15 minutes of client service or care coordination. 100 units = 25 hours of face‑to‑face service per week.