Behavioral Health Technician / BHT - Peoria, AZ

HealthOp Solutions•Peoria, AZ

21h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

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
Must pass required background checks
Possess or be eligible for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with adolescents or in group-based treatment settings preferred

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