Behavioral Health Tech
Listed compensation
$23.1-$30.55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.
Behavioral Health Tech
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma and District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principle mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years.
The District of Columbia Stabilization Center (DCSC), operated by Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), will offer immediate, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, no cost, low barrier access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years of age and older, regardless of gender, insurance, and citizenship status.
The DCSC will provide individuals experiencing an SUD crisis with person-centered and a recovery-oriented alternative to unnecessary encounters at emergency departments or interactions with law enforcement.
The DCSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive an integrated and comprehensive care to address their specific needs in a supportive clinical and recovery-oriented environment. CBI will hire pursuant to the DC EEO provisions.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator or Clinical Director.
The BHT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee, as needed.
Skills/Requirements
Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate degree in counseling, psychology or a health care related field preferred.
Six (6) or more months of clinical health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and/or medical crisis situations preferred.
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification (current and in good standing) is preferred.
- Emergency Medical Technician certification is preferred.
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification is preferred.
- Valid identification required.
- CBI is growing and expanding our services!
We are experiencing tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field.
For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley!
CBI Values your Career and have lots of growth opportunities!
Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.
About our Culture, commitment to employees!
We are looking for driven and compassionate individual’s that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualification, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies
- Hourly Rate: $23.10/HR - $30.55/HR
- CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley.
CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They are also responsible for maintaining unit safety and identifying environmental or patient-specific risks.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree in a related field preferred. At least six months of clinical healthcare experience and relevant certifications like CMA, EMT, or CNA are highly desired.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $48k–$64k | Behavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$47k)686 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | District of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 805 in the last 30 days | 562 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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