Behavioral Health Technician / BHT - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician – PHP Program

Location: Peoria, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Setting: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) – Adolescent Behavioral Health

Travel Requirement: None (Primary site-based role)

Compensation: $20 – $22 per hour, based on experience

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision, PTO & Sick Time, 401k W/ Match, Gym/Yoga Membership, Professional Development Assistance & More!

Candidates will be assigned one consistent schedule from the options below:

 (Mon-Thurs 6pm-3am) Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm

Why This Role Matters

Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization dedicated to helping adolescents stabilize, heal, and build skills for long-term recovery. Our Partial Hospitalization Program provides structured, intensive treatment while allowing clients to return home each evening. As a PHP Behavioral Health Technician, you play a vital role in creating a therapeutic, supportive, and well-organized environment that promotes growth and accountability.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are dependable, compassionate, and thrive in a structured, fast-paced clinical environment. You enjoy working closely with adolescents, supporting group-based programming, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team. You bring consistency, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping youth succeed in their recovery journey.

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Technician in the PHP setting provides direct support, supervision, and therapeutic engagement to adolescent clients during daytime treatment hours. This role focuses on group support, behavior monitoring, skill-building reinforcement, and maintaining a safe, structured milieu throughout the program day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to adolescent clients during PHP programming
• Assist with therapeutic groups, activities, and structured schedules
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment
• Observe, document, and report client behaviors, progress, and incidents accurately
• Support clients with daily routines, emotional regulation, and coping skills
• Conduct drug screenings in accordance with program protocols
• Monitor client attendance, transitions, and engagement throughout the day
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, and leadership to support treatment goals
• Uphold confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of program areas
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and program development activities
• Perform additional duties as needed to support 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
• Previous experience working with adolescents or in group-based treatment settings preferred
• Must pass required background checks
• Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a consistent daytime schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in adolescent behavioral health, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated Resume or CV. Cover letters and references are welcome but not required.

We look forward to connecting with professionals who are passionate about helping youth thrive in a structured, therapeutic PHP setting.