Part-Time Overnight Clinical Assistant (BHT)

Avery's House LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Avery’s House is hiring a part-time overnight Clinical Assistant (BHT) to provide continuous supervision and therapeutic support to clients in an awake-shift setting. The role supports clients’ daily routines and activities, safety, independence, and individualized behavioral needs while working closely with the clinical team. Staff must remain awake and alert throughout the entire shift. The Clinical Assistant uses neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches, including support for clients with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, developmental disabilities, and executive functioning challenges. The role also includes medication self-administration assistance within scope and training, observation and documentation, transportation as assigned, meal preparation, safety checks, and collaboration with families and care team members. The position is part-time, with 13-hour overnight shifts on Thursday and Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Work is in person in Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Arizona. The posting also labels the job type as full-time. Pay starts at $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Compassion, patience, and emotional resilience.
Professional judgment, initiative, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to adapt and be flexible within a structured team environment.
Current and valid Arizona Fingerprint Card; a new application may be submitted and in process.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License in good standing, with a driving record that permits insurability with the agency’s carrier.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
Participate in supervision with a BHP at least once every two weeks.
Ability to remain awake and alert throughout the overnight shift.
Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma (preferred, not required).
One year of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred).
Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), or other neurodevelopmental disorders (preferred).
Ability to gain knowledge of substance abuse recovery and dual diagnosis, trauma-informed care and verbal de-escalation, medication-assisted self-administration, EMR, ASD, I/DD, neurodevelopmental disorders, and therapeutic milieu management.

Responsibilities

Supervise and engage clients throughout the shift, providing continuous support in the therapeutic milieu.
Assist with daily routines, schedules, transitions, activities, activities of daily living, meals, hygiene, school activities, recreation, and community outings while promoting independence.
Participate in groups, community meetings, and therapeutic programming as appropriate.
Assist with the self-administration of medications according to physician orders and facility policies, within scope and training; monitor and document medication effects or concerns.
Use de-escalation, co-regulation, redirection, and crisis intervention techniques, and implement individualized behavioral support plans under clinical team direction.
Maintain awareness of client whereabouts and supervision requirements, complete required EMR documentation, conduct safety and environmental checks, and report changes in client behavior, mood, functioning, or safety.
Provide meaningful client engagement and support during difficult emotional or behavioral situations while maintaining a calm, therapeutic presence.
Transport clients to appointments, outings, or other approved activities as assigned.
Prepare meals and follow company food preparation and storage practices.
Conduct room searches, contraband checks, belongings inventories, and other safety procedures according to facility policy.
Support clients with autism, sensory processing differences, developmental disabilities, and executive functioning challenges using individualized coping strategies, visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation interventions.
Recognize sensory sensitivities and adapt communication and environmental factors when appropriate; promote client dignity, autonomy, and strength-based care.
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, case managers, providers, leadership, families, guardians, and other team members to support continuity of care.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings, trainings, and staff meetings; maintain professional communication and assist with staff orientation and mentoring as requested.
Maintain required certifications, complete mandatory education, and follow HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, licensing regulations, infection prevention protocols, and company policies.
Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor or leadership team.