Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Behavioral Health Inpatient Facility
(Substance Abuse Withdrawal Management)

Job Overview 
We are seeking highly motivated Behavioral Health Technicians for our brand new 20 bed inpatient behavioral health facility specializing in substance abuse withdrawal management. We have multiple Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions. The ideal candidates will have experience working with individuals struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. BHTs will report to the Clinical Director or Lead Counselor and will work alongside a interdisciplinary team including psych providers, medical providers, counselors, and behavioral health specialists.  

This facility is pending licensure with the state of Arizona with an estimated opening date of October 2025. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Demonstrate the competencies required for this position, including the practice of program policies and procedures for implementing these duties 

• Demonstrate standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism. 

• Ability to understand and respond to direction from the clinical team. 

• Provide clear and accurate documentation of events occurring while on duty. 

• Promote a positive response to change, with clients as well as other staff members. 

• Log medication observation, maintain medication log and track all controlled medications following Four Pillars P and P. 

• Primary responsibility to supervise clients and treatment schedules. 

• Provide direct care and support to clients in accordance with treatment plans and protocols. 

• Participate in admissions processes including searching patients and their belongings 

• Assist in case management activities to coordinate care across various services 

• Demonstrate a respectful, sensitive, and personable demeanor to maintain a positive and supportive environment conducive to personal growth and development. 

• Assist clients with daily activities, including meals, therapy groups, hygiene, and recreational activities. 

• Provide crisis intervention when necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. 

• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans. 

• Complete all daily charting, notes, and documentation prior to the end of the shift. 

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of client care. 

Qualifications: 

• Proficient in basic computer skills. 

• Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills to prioritize client needs. 

• Current Driver’s License required 

• Adapts to changing work demands with flexibility. 

• Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism. 

• Demonstrates skills and abilities in essential job functions, including but not limited to client screening, intake procedures, client orientation, crisis intervention, coordination and scheduling of clients outside appointments. 

• Responsible for telephones and answering incoming inquiries regarding agency. 

• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills. 

• Able to acquire a general working knowledge of clinical record management systems. 

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  
  

• Be able to obtain or hold current CPR/First Aid Certifications.

• Must have training as specified by the state for behavioral healthcare workers.

• For individuals recovering from substance abuse related disorder, said individuals must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety under nonresidential, independent living conditions for the immediate past one year.

• Have or eligible to attain Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Completion of (2) TB skin test within the last year. (REQUIRED)

• Certification in First Aid and CPR.

• Ability to pass a urine drug screen (INCLUDING THC) and background check.

• At least 6 months of experience working in Behavioral Health or a similar field is preferred.