Behavioral Health Technician / BHT - Glendale, AZ
Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC)
Location: Glendale, AZ
Employment Type: Full Time ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm or 10am-10pm)
Work Setting: Residential Behavioral Health Program – Adolescents
Compensation: $20 - $25 / hr
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision, PTO & Sick Time, 401k W/ Match, Gym/Yoga Membership, Professional Development Assistance & More!
Why This Role Matters
Our residential program in Glendale provides 24/7 care for adolescents who need a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. As a BHT/BHC, you are essential to creating stability, reinforcing treatment goals, and supporting youth through their recovery journey.
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct supervision, therapeutic support, and daily structure to adolescent residents. This role focuses on maintaining a safe and recovery-oriented milieu while supporting clinical programming and daily living activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise adolescent residents and support daily routines and structured activities
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic residential environment
- Observe, document, and report client behaviors and incidents accurately
- Assist with daily living needs including hygiene, meals, and health monitoring
- Conduct drug screenings in accordance with program protocols
- Participate in therapeutic and recreational programming
- Collaborate closely with clinical, medical, and leadership teams
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and respectful communication
- Uphold health, safety, and cleanliness standards within the residence
- Perform additional duties as needed to support client care and program operations
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in behavioral health (1–2 years preferred)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience working with adolescents in residential or care-based settings preferred
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about making a difference in adolescent residential behavioral health and value structure, teamwork, and consistency, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your Resume or CV . Cover letters and references are welcome but not required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in behavioral health (1–2 years preferred)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience working with adolescents in residential or care-based settings preferred
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision, PTO & Sick Time, 401k W/ Match, Gym/Yoga Membership, Professional Development Assistance & More!
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