Behavioral health technician Female home
Listed compensation
$17-$18/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
At Copa Health, we are committed to People First, fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and impact. We support individuals and families across Arizona through high-quality behavioral health and integrated care services while also investing in the growth and well-being of our team.
Why Join Copa Health?
At Copa Health, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. When you join our team, you’ll receive:
Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Personalized Health Coverage – Receive a monthly, tax-free contribution to select the medical plan that works best for you, with guidance and support through our ICHRA program
- Dental and Vision Coverage to complement your health plan
- Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year, plus an additional wellness day to recharge
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Wellness Program, including access to mental health resources
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 to invest in your growth and career advancement
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for your future
- Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
- Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more
- Pay: $17-$18 DOE
Who We're Looking For
Copa Health is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to support individuals in our community and housing-based programs. In this hands-on role, you’ll promote safety, wellness, and recovery by providing daily support, skill-building, and active treatment aligned to each person’s treatment/ behavior plan.
Key Responsibilities
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will:
- Provide consistent monitoring and support to ensure member safety and well-being
- Assist, teach, coach, and mentor members in daily living skills (hygiene, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, community resources, activities, etc.)
- Support members with self-administration of medication and maintain corresponding records
- Safely transport members to appointments and community activities
- Help plan meals and prepare well-balanced menus that meet dietary needs
- Document clinical services accurately and on time within the member record
- Maintain required billable hours and performance standards
- Report incidents, accidents, infections/infestations, and follow required procedures
Qualifications
- HS diploma/GED plus 2–3 years of behavioral health experience, OR
- Associate degree plus 1–2 years of behavioral health experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree (related or non-related) plus 1 year of behavioral health experience
- Experience working with multicultural and low socio-economic populations
- At least 21 years old
- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (or eligible to receive within 8 weeks of hire)
- Reliable transportation, valid AZ Driver’s License, and acceptable driving record
- TB test clearance and Physical at time of hire
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pre-employment criminal background and drug testing are required. EOE.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 43% 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 | $35k–$37k | Behavioral Health median $41k (middle half $40k–$49k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$36k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Arizona | 86 active | 1,328 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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