Behavioral Health Technician ( Full Time & Per Diem)
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Job Description
Montare Behavioral Health is seeking Full Time and PRN Behavioral Health Technicians for daytime and overnight shifts!
Join our team of dedicated, caring professionals and be involved in the delivery of adult behavioral health and addiction treatment located in the north foothills of Tucson, AZ.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician/BHT, provides care and support to clients in a safe and secure residential treatment environment, aids with daily living activities, and assists clients with treatment goals and behavior management.
Availability
- 7am-7:30pm Full time
- 7am-7:30pm Per Diem
- 7pm-7:30pm Full time
- 7pm-7:30am Per Diem
*Must be available at least one weekend day/night
Essential Duties
- Assist with intakes, orient new clients to the facility and ensure the rules of the program are followed.
- Promote a recovery-based and client-centered approach to care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment.
- Provide support and build rapport with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
- Conduct rounds, belonging searches and safety checks on a routine basis.
- Ensure clients attend all groups and therapy sessions as scheduled.
- Facilitate groups as assigned and engage clients in organized daily activities.
- Transport clients to off-site appointments and recreational outings.
- Document client interactions and observations on the electronic health record, including daily shift notes.
- Report any unusual occurrences or observations regarding clients behavioral and physical health immediately to clinical and medical staff.
- Provide effective crisis intervention as needed.
- Assist to ensure the facility remains clean, safe and in compliance at all times.
- Attend required staff meetings and mandatory trainings.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Qualifications & Hiring Requirements
- Peer-Support Specialist experience, preferred
- One-year BHT experience in a behavioral health treatment setting, preferred
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Displays proficient oral and written communication skills
Ability to Work in a Team Environment
- Experience with Electronic Health Records, MS Office and email software.
- Must have a Level I AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, and able to pass required clearances and background checks.
- Must have a current negative TB test
- Current Arizona Driver License, and current, clean, 39 month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care and support to clients in a residential treatment setting, including facilitating groups and assisting with daily living activities. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting client interactions, and performing safety checks.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a Level I AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card and a clean driving record. One year of experience in a behavioral health setting and Peer-Support Specialist experience are preferred.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$49k)45 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Arizona | 83 active | 1,339 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona healthcare professional listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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