Behavioral Health Technician SPIRIT Program
About The Position
The SPIRIT (Structured Program for Instructional Recovery & Intervention Therapy) Day-Treatment Program is a new intensive IOP/day-treatment initiative for expelled junior high and high school students (primarily Apache youth) who have been removed from school due to behavioral issues or juvenile court involvement. BHTs are essential frontline staff supporting daily operations, client safety, transportation, SEL/academic activities, cultural practices, and documentation to promote academic recovery, behavioral improvement, and successful return to school/community. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Program Facilitator and SPIRIT Director (Nelson Valiquette).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record.
- Experience working with youth, especially at-risk, trauma-affected, or Native American populations.
- BHT certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong communication, reliability, teamwork, and cultural humility.
- Must pass background check, fingerprint clearance, and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s/Bachelor’s in behavioral health, education, psychology, or related field preferred.
- SEL, substance use prevention, cultural sensitivity highly desired.
- Apache language/cultural knowledge a plus.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport clients via program van from communities for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness, enforce safety rules, and document transportation notes.
- Assist with arrival/breakfast, morning circle/goal setting, journal writing, academic recovery blocks, lunch/outdoor movement, life-skills/relapse prevention groups, point system, and departures.
- Co-lead or support daily SEL/behavior lessons, talking circles, cultural activities, and coping skills development.
- Model positive behavior, de-escalate situations, and build trusting relationships with at-risk youth.
- Complete accurate DAP notes, PMRs, contact/transport notes, and Service Entry Reports.
- Contribute to individual client files.
- Participate in CFT meetings, clinical supervision, and team meetings.
- Work closely with clinicians, Facilitator, Director, schools, courts, Tribal partners, and other ABHS departments.
- Support program growth, including home visits, outings, and integration of community resources.
- Help with meals, facility upkeep, materials preparation, and flexible tasks to ensure smooth operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
