Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Mind 24-7•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MIND 24-7 is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients receiving crisis stabilization and psychiatric care in a high-acuity, 24/7 behavioral health setting. The technician is often a patient’s first point of interaction and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment while working with nursing and clinical teams. The role is based onsite in Mesa, Arizona, and follows a night schedule of three 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. MIND 24-7 provides walk-in mental health services for youth and adults, including crisis care, urgent care, and short-term medication stabilization. The organization describes its mission as providing accessible, compassionate care through its Express Care, Crisis Care, and Outpatient Progressions programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and effective in high-pressure situations.
Basic understanding of psychiatric emergencies, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient safety and engagement during stabilization.
Conduct patient security screenings and inventory personal property upon admission.
Respond to escalated behavior using therapeutic de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, administer restraint or seclusion interventions.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, dressing, hygiene, and eating.
Collect and document vital signs, blood alcohol levels, urine drug screens, and pregnancy tests.
Record interactions, observations, and Q30 safety checks in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Help maintain a clean and organized facility, launder patient clothing, and assist with linens.
Float between units as needed.
Participate in required supervision and ongoing training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support patients and clinical teams.