Behavioral Health Technician II (BHT)

Behavioral Health TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.30/hr + $2-$3 shift differential

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician II

  • $2,000.00 Signing Bonus AND Retention Bonus!!
  • Salary: $20.30 + $2-$3 shift differential
  • Shifts: 7am-3pm AND 3pm-11pm + weekend availability.

Behavioral Health Technician II Perks

Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance And More!

Behavioral Health Technician Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Education/Experience: Has a bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health OR an associate's degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience OR a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.

Experience working with youth and/or in behavioral health settings preferred.

Behavioral Health Technician Responsibilities

  • Maintain safety, accountability and security of campus.
  • Teach, coach and supervise students in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off campus.
  • Observe the peer culture for patterns of behavior indicating progress or regression in the program.
  • Observe individual student behavior over time and recognize progress towards treatment goals.
  • Effectively communicate, both written and orally.
  • Follow and implement individual treatment plans for all students.
  • Recognize escalating behaviors and intervene at the appropriate level to ensure safety and security.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Residential Behavioral Health | Adolescent Treatment | Trauma-Informed Care | Arizona Nonprofit Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders.

Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support.

MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life-saving care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Why Work at MMYTC?

If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

We Are Committed To

v Trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment approaches v Collaborative, team-oriented clinical care v Professional growth and internal advancement v Ethical, mission-driven nonprofit service v A safe, structured residential environment Whether you are an experienced licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), behavioral health technician, psychiatric nurse, case manager, special education teacher, or entry-level direct care staff, you’ll be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and excellence.

Our Clinical Model

Our Evidence-based Programming Integrates

v Individual, group, and family therapy v Psychiatric evaluation and medication management v Substance use disorder treatment v Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation v Skills development and behavior management v Accredited educational services v Discharge planning and community reintegration We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co-occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support.

Our Workplace Culture

At MMYTC, we recognize that strong outcomes for youth begin with supported, empowered staff.

We emphasize: v Clear leadership communication v Clinical supervision and mentorship v Ongoing training and certification opportunities v Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments v A mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options.

We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee’s needs.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.

Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician maintains campus safety and security while supervising students in daily activities and extracurriculars. They are responsible for observing student behavior, implementing individual treatment plans, and intervening during escalating situations to ensure a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old, pass a background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Educational requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an associate's degree with two years of experience, or a high school diploma with four years of experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Crisis interventionSafety monitoringTreatment plan implementationStudent supervisionConflict resolutionDocumentationAdolescent careSubstance use disorder support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42kBehavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$49k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$41k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Arizona87 active1,325 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Behavioral Health pay trend−5.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,302 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Mental Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,000 Signing Bonus AND Retention Bonus
Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
DailyPay
Arizona Nonprofit - PSLF eligible employer

Living in Prescott Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$443k
Typical market rent
$1,825/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.