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Mind 24-7
Mesa, Arizona

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

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Job Description

Join MIND 24-7: Transforming Mental Health Care, 24/7

At MIND 24-7, we are fundamentally changing the landscape of mental health care by creating a "front door" that is always open, always welcoming, and always ready to help. Our mission is to provide accessible, compassionate care for everyone—no matter the time of day or the challenges they face.

Through our Express Care, Crisis Care, and Outpatient Progressions programs, we meet people where they are, delivering immediate and inclusive support that lifts up individuals and families.

We believe that every team member, whether providing direct care or supporting behind the scenes, is essential to making this mission real every single day.

Behavioral Health Technician - BHT

Location: Mesa, AZ | Schedule: Nights - 3/12s (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Competitive Pay + Full Benefits

Mind 24-7 is transforming the way behavioral health care is delivered by offering walk-in, 24/7 access to mental health services for youth and adults. Our model supports individuals in crisis, urgent care needs, and short-term medication stabilization. We operate high-acuity environments where compassion meets innovation—and where care begins the moment someone walks through our doors.

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Mind 24-7, you will support patients receiving crisis stabilization and psychiatric care. Often serving as the first line of interaction, you will ensure a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment while working directly with nursing and clinical teams.

Why Choose MIND 24-7?

  • 24/7 collaborative clinical environment
  • Opportunities for advancement in a rapidly growing company
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)
  • Make a daily impact in the lives of individuals seeking mental health support
  • Be part of a behavioral health revolution in Mesa, AZ

Your Role & Impact

  • Monitor and maintain patient safety and engagement during stabilization.
  • Conduct patient security screenings and personal property inventories upon admission.
  • Respond to escalated behavior using therapeutic de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, administer restraint or seclusion interventions.
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including toileting, dressing, hygiene, and eating.
  • Collect and document vitals, blood alcohol levels, urine drug screens, and pregnancy tests.

Record all interactions, observations, and safety checks (Q30 monitoring) in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Support facility operations by ensuring a clean and organized environment, laundering patient clothing, and assisting with linens.

  • Float between units as needed and participate in required supervision and ongoing training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support patients and clinical teams.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • 1–3 years of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and effective in high-pressure situations
  • Basic understanding of psychiatric emergencies, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care

Join a team that’s making an immediate impact on mental health care in Mesa—with an on-site role, industry-leading pay, and a supportive team environment.

To support you in this essential work, we offer a benefits package grounded in empathy, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We provide a 401(k) plan with company contributions and accrued paid time off to ensure you have the space to rest and recharge.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity makes us stronger and we are committed to creating a culture where you can be your authentic self and truly belong. If you are ready to take ownership of your impact and help us do great things, we invite you to apply today

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician monitors and maintains patient safety while providing direct support during crisis stabilization and psychiatric care. They are responsible for documenting patient interactions in the EHR, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing security screenings.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have the ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Preferred qualifications include 1–3 years of experience in a behavioral health setting and strong communication skills.

Key Skills

Vitals CollectionClinical Documentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $41k (middle half $37k–$43k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Arizona80 active1,243 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona healthcare professional listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings817 in the last 30 days585 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,236 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mind 24-7

Mental Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
401(k) with company contributions
Life and Disability Insurance

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$416k
Typical market rent
$1,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.