Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$16/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Day Shift

Important – Please Read Before Applying

Applicants cannot be considered for hire or interview unless they already have the following:

  • In-person CPR & First Aid certification
  • Current TB test
  • Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Position Overview

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) provide direct support services to individuals receiving substance use and/or mental health treatment. This role requires consistent supervision, observation, documentation, and client interaction to ensure a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

Who We Are

Blessed Hands Health Care is a licensed behavioral health residential facility dedicated to providing safe, structured, and compassionate care to individuals receiving substance use and mental health services. We are committed to creating an environment that promotes stability, accountability, and personal growth while supporting each client’s path toward recovery.

Our team works collaboratively to ensure residents receive consistent support, dignity, and respect at every stage of treatment. We operate with a strong focus on compliance, quality of care, and ethical practices, while maintaining a culture that values professionalism, empathy, and teamwork.

At Blessed Hands Health Care, we believe meaningful change happens through structure, consistency, and genuine human connection. We are looking for team members who share our commitment to high standards, client safety, and making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Facilitate and assist with groups and client interactions while completing daily counseling notes
  • Observe, monitor, and document client behavior and overall well-being
  • Report client progress, concerns, and incidents to clinical and administrative staff
  • Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment at all times
  • Provide emotional support and de-escalation as needed
  • Alert medical or clinical professionals during emergencies
  • Complete required assessments, logs, and administrative documentation
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies
  • Monitor medication administration and documentation as required
  • Transport clients in a large passenger van to approved activities and appointments outside the facility

Qualifications & Skills

  • Ability to treat clients with dignity, respect, and empathy
  • Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
  • Excellent observation and situational awareness

Comfortable Using Computers and Mobile Applications

  • Willingness and ability to learn documentation standards, including EHR systems and counseling notes
  • Prior experience in behavioral health, mental health, or residential treatment settings is a plus, but not required
  • Additional Information

This position includes periods of paid downtime, during which staff are expected to remain attentive, observant, and available. We are willing to train the right candidate who is interested in building a career in the behavioral health field and demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Technicians provide direct support, supervision, and observation to individuals in a residential treatment setting. They are responsible for documenting client behavior, facilitating group interactions, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, a current TB test, and in-person CPR & First Aid certification. While prior experience in behavioral health is a plus, the facility is willing to train candidates who demonstrate professionalism and reliability.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis de-escalationHIPAA complianceSafety monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Furniture and Mattress Discounters a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 38 active Addiction Medicine (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Addiction Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$32k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k 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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