Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
$20–$24 /hr
The week · per this posting · Friday – Sunday
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Job Description
- Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
- Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
- Hours & Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Work Environment: Residential behavioral health setting serving approximately 6–10 adolescent patients, ages 12–17, and their families.
- Salary / Hourly Rate: $20 - $24 per hour
- Benefits Offered: Health, dental, vision, PTO, cell phone, tuition reimbursement in a related field.
Why Work with Us
Join a supportive behavioral health environment where teamwork, consistency, and compassionate care make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and their families. You will work alongside another team member throughout each shift while helping create a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment.
What Our Ideal New Team Member Looks Like
You are dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working awake overnight shifts in a structured residential environment. You value consistency, teamwork, and clear expectations and are committed to supporting adolescents through daily routines, emotional regulation, and skill development. Previous behavioral health experience is essential for success in this role.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct supervision, therapeutic support, and daily structure to adolescent residents ages 12–17. This position focuses on maintaining safety, monitoring behaviors, reinforcing routines, and contributing to a recovery-oriented residential environment. The role also involves interacting appropriately and professionally with residents' families and collaborating with clinical, nursing, and leadership teams.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and support to adolescent residents throughout daily routines
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment
- Observe, document, and report patient behaviors, incidents, and progress accurately
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, meals, and room upkeep
- Support emotional regulation, coping skills, and positive peer interactions
- Conduct drug screenings in accordance with program protocols
- Participate in therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming
- Monitor resident movement, attendance, and transitions within the facility
- Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and leadership teams to support treatment goals
- Communicate professionally and appropriately with residents and their families
- Uphold confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards within the residence
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and required documentation
- Remain awake and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift
- Perform additional duties as needed to support patient care and program operations
Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months of behavioral health experience required; 1–2 years preferred
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working with adolescents or in residential or care-based settings preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Must possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Must live within 10 miles of Shea Boulevard and N 114th St. in Scottsdale
- Must be available Friday–Sunday from 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Must be able to remain awake for the entire overnight shift
If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover Letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you!
- Minimum of 6 months of behavioral health experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with adolescents or in residential or care-based settings
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct supervision and therapeutic support to adolescent residents in a residential setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with clinical teams to support treatment goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 6 months of behavioral health experience and a high school diploma or GED. Applicants are required to pass background checks and possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at HealthOp Solutions a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,225 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.
Behavioral Health Career Context
HealthOp Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 77 active listings.
Of the 41 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 61% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% 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)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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