BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH 2 ($5,000 Hiring Incentive)
Listed compensation
$41,465
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Job Description
ADHS
Arizona Department of Health Services
THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES PROMOTES, PROTECTS, AND IMPROVES THE
HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ARIZONA'S CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO
SET THE STANDARD FOR PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH DIRECT CARE, SCIENCE,
Public Policy, and Leadership
We’RE Hiring!
- Behavioral Health Technician 2
- Arizona State Hospital
- 501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
azdhs.gov
- Salary: $41,465
- Work Options: In-Hospital Setting
- Requisition Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Make An Impact With ADHS
Every day we strive to embody our mission with the guidance of our core values: integrity, collaboration, accountability, equity focus, excellence, and dedication. These core values not only lead our ADHS team, but represent us and our commitment to helping Arizonans live healthier lives.
Click on the link to hear more about the Behavioral Health Technician role: ADHS
Careers - Lead Behavioral Health Technician Kenneth Wylie
Why ADHS?
To Promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.
- A culture of collaboration, innovation, and impact.
- Career development opportunities to help you grow.
What You’ll Do
As a Behavioral Health Technician 2, you’ll:
- Work full-time, 40 hours a week on-site
- Lead, organize, and participate in overall therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment.
- Supervise patient’s daily living, social skills, and money management.
- Provide patient care and support.
- Ensure proper security protocols are followed, including safe transportation to and from off-unit assignments.
- Document patient care and implement treatment plans..
- Work in a 24/7 controlled medical/behavioral health facility under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Your Competencies and Skills
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Lead and supervise direct patient care for various aspects of daily living.
- Provide therapeutic techniques in an individual or group setting
- Follow detailed oral and written instructions.
- Monitor behaviors and recognize, interpret, and respond to social signals.
- Provide crisis management that includes de-escalation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrate solid decision making, problem solving, and judgement skills.
- Engage in active listening and effective communication
What We Need From You
Required Qualifications
- Be able to work in a 24/7 controlled medical/behavioral health facility.
- A State Hospital employee must be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint
Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.07.
- Attend required training at the start of employment.
- Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).
What Sets You Apart
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mid-level proficiency in conducting training and meeting facilitation.
- Intermediate proficiency in management and leadership techniques.
- Skilled in conducting thorough searches within a medical/behavioral health facility.
- Intermediary quality improvement skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field (ex: psychology, social work, counseling)
- CPR and NVCI Certification (you will be trained)
The Perks
Join us, and you’ll enjoy:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options
- Supportive retirement plan through Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- 10 paid holidays and generous vacation/sick leave
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pilot program)
- Tuition reimbursement, wellness plans, and professional development
The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
- Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
- Take the next step in your career and join a team that’s transforming lives across Arizona.
- Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
Additional Details
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early to ensure consideration!
Travel within Arizona may be required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and participate in therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients while maintaining a safe and structured environment. Supervise daily living skills and implement treatment plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
Must be able to work in a 24/7 controlled facility and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. A valid driver's license is required for those driving on state business.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k 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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