Behavioral Health Technician (Part-time)
Listed compensation
$20/hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support, supervision, and wellness services to residents of
Seven Arrows Recovery, helping maintain a safe, structured, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented residential environment while supporting residents' individualized treatment plans.
Duties, schedules, and assignments may be modified based on census, resident needs, staffing, and program requirements.
*THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Resident Support, Supervision & Communication
Provide direct support, supervision, and safety monitoring to residents per program policy.
Assist residents with daily routines, treatment plans, and program schedules; encourage participation in treatment, recovery, and community activities.
Use trauma-informed approaches to provide structure, encouragement, and redirection while maintaining professional boundaries and resident dignity.
Observe residents for behavioral, emotional, or physical changes; promptly report concerns (e. g., self-harm, suicidal statements, aggression, substance use, medical issues) to appropriate clinical or nursing staff.
Communicate effectively during shift changes and with the treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
Crisis Response & Documentation
Respond to behavioral/emotional crises using approved de-escalation and trauma-informed interventions, within the scope of training and role; escalate to nursing, clinical, or leadership staff as needed.
Complete accurate, timely, and objective documentation, including shift notes, incident reports, and wellness participation records, in the organization's EMR system (Alleva EMR experience preferred).
Maintain resident confidentiality and correct documentation errors per policy.
Transportation
May transport residents to appointments and program activities; must maintain a valid driver's license, follow traffic laws and safety procedures, and avoid distracted driving.
Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries
Access and discuss resident information only as necessary for assigned duties; maintain appropriate physical and professional boundaries at all times.
Immediately report suspected privacy, confidentiality, or boundary violations.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
21 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment is contingent upon successful completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify verification.
- At least one year of experience in face-to-face, client-based interaction work, or other relevant experience.
Preferred Experience
- Behavioral health residential, substance use, or trauma-affected population experience.
- Experience with Alleva EMR and behavioral health documentation.
- Required Certificates, Licenses & Clearances
- Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; TB screening as required.
- Three year motor vehicle record that meets our requirements and current valid driver's license.
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and required background/exclusion clearances.
- Language, Reasoning & Computer Skills
Ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, and correspondence; write clear, objective, professional documentation; and communicate effectively in one-on-one and group settings.
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to routine and unexpected situations, recognize safety concerns, and identify when a resident's needs exceed the employee's training or role.
Basic proficiency with electronic medical record systems, word-processing and spreadsheet software, and email (Alleva EMR experience preferred).
Basic mathematical ability, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and measurement.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role operates in a behavioral health residential treatment setting requiring adaptability, professionalism, and consistent adherence to safety protocols, including interactions with residents experiencing emotional distress, trauma responses, or psychiatric symptoms.
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, subject to change based on program needs.
The employee regularly sits, speaks, and listens; frequently stands, walks, reaches, and occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, or bends.
Must be able to frequently lift/move up to approximately 20 pounds and possess close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Professional Conduct
Maintain professional boundaries and resident confidentiality at all times.
Never represent oneself as a therapist, nurse, physician, or other licensed professional unless separately credentialed and authorized.
Promptly seek assistance when a resident's needs exceed the employee's training, certification, or assigned role.
Sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to provide respectful, judgment-free, trauma-informed care.
For more information regarding Seven Arrows Recovery, we invite you to browse the website.
Please See the Link Below
sevenarrowsrecoveryarizona.com
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support, supervision, and safety monitoring to residents in a residential treatment environment. They are responsible for assisting with daily routines, documenting resident progress in the EMR, and responding to behavioral crises using trauma-informed interventions.
Key Skills
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 up 13.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral health | ranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $42k | Behavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$49k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$41k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Arizona | 81 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +13.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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