Overnight Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$16.5-$17.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Overnight Behavioral Health Technician
- $3,000 Signing Bonus AND Retention Bonus!!
- Salary: $16.50 - $17.50
- Shifts: Full-time, 11pm-7am + weekend availability
Overnight Behavioral Health Technician Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical/dental/vision/prescription insurance
- Short-Term disability and long-term disability
- 401K
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid birthday time off
- Parental Leave
- DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
- And More!
Overnight 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: High School diploma or GED
Experience
Must have 2+ combined years of education or relative experience in Human Services. Maturity, empathy and patience. The ideal candidate must have the ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment.
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
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.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Location: In person
- Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a High School diploma or GED, and have at least two years of education or experience in Human Services. Additionally, applicants must pass a background check and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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