Behavioral Health Technician- (BHT) Part Time Pool

Behavioral Health TechIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$18.00/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Looking for Extra income! Look no further, we are looking for Behavioral Health Technicians who are seeking flexible work schedules to work on an-call abasis.

Apply now and join our awesome Pool team!

Job Preview at a Glance

Positions are working at various SB&H sites offering multiple shifts throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Opportunities available to transition to benefited, full-time positions! Other opportunities may include working at our sites in Northern AZ.

Programs include Community Living, Inpatient Crisis, Level 2, and Level 3 sites. Specialties include substance abuse, independent living, and integrated care.

As a Direct Care Provider (DCP) you will provide screening, assessment, treatment planning, life skills, pre-vocational training, related documentation, case management, crisis intervention, individual and/or group counseling services to seriously mentally ill adult members in a residential or crisis recovery treatment location. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and create a recovery based environment where consumers area given the opportunities to lead satisfying and productive lives.

Pay rate: $18.00/hr. plus we offer shift differential.

We would love you to join our team if you:

  • Are a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma/GED and 6 months of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
  • An Associate’s degree 6 weeks of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree in the Behavioral Health field
  • Have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and are able to pass a motor vehicle screen for insurance purposed in order to transport clients
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)
  • Must obtain a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Benefits

  • We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
  • SB&H provides sick time to part time employees.
  • Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion and move into full time opportunities!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To

  • Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
  • Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
  • Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
  • Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
  • Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at sbhservices.org

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Direct Care Provider, the role involves providing screening, assessment, treatment planning, life skills training, pre-vocational training, documentation, case management, crisis intervention, and counseling services to seriously mentally ill adult members in residential or crisis recovery settings. The technician will contribute to creating a recovery-based environment where consumers can lead satisfying and productive lives.

Requirements

Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old and meet one of three educational paths: a high school diploma/GED with 6 months of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 weeks of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a Behavioral Health field. A valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card are also mandatory.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingBilingual (English/Spanish)Client Transportation

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 46 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.5% 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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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,284 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Southwest Behavioral & Health Services

Mental Health Care
Phoenix, AZ
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement plan with 40% company match up to 10% deferral
Sick time for part-time employees
Career development opportunities