Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$20.61/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
At Copa Health, we are committed to People First, fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and impact. We support individuals and families across Arizona through high-quality behavioral health and integrated care services while also investing in the growth and well-being of our team.
Why Join Copa Health?
At Copa Health, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. When you join our team, you’ll receive:
Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Personalized Health Coverage – Receive a monthly, tax-free contribution to select the medical plan that works best for you, with guidance and support through our ICHRA program
- Dental and Vision Coverage to complement your health plan
- Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year, plus an additional wellness day to recharge
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Wellness Program, including access to mental health resources
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 to invest in your growth and career advancement
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for your future
- Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
- Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more
- Starting Pay: $20.61
Who We're Looking For
Copa Health is seeking a Lead BHT to join our dynamic healthcare team. The Lead BHT leads and supports the daily operations and activities of the assigned programs to comply with all rules, regulations, and policies that apply under the direction of the Program Manager.
This role includes supervisory responsibilities that requires leads to have effective communication, including verbal, and written. The Lead BHT is the leader of their assigned home and is responsible for ensuring the BHT’s in the home are fulfilling the required duties of their role.
Key Responsibilities
Supports the program manager by informing BHT’s of program updates and expectations
Pulls and review billed units report daily to ensure BHT’s are meeting the hourly billing requirements of their role
Collaborates with Program Manager to identify BHT’s that are meeting productivity and show appreciation and award incentives when appropriate. Identify BHT’s that need support in meeting productivity and provide an improvement plan.
- Creates a weekly activity schedule for BHT’s to increase member engagement.
- Closely monitors and requests the required scorecard documents to be collected from clinical teams, for each member, monthly.
- Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of the home is completed in accordance with department standards.
Responsible for the management of residents’ medications (e. g. maintain supply, supervise passing of medications, and documentation) as applicable per program requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum HS diploma/GED and two (2) – three (3) years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
- An Associate’s degree and one (1) - two (2) years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
A Bachelor’s degree (related or non-related) in the behavioral health field plus one (1) year of relevant experience in behavioral health.
Required to maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and are able to pass a motor vehicle screen for insurance purposes in order to transport clients.
- Experience in working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
- Must be 21-years old
- Must have a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.
- TB Test clearance required at the time of hire
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% 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)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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