Clinical Assistant (BHT)- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant (BHT) supports adolescents in a behavioral health therapeutic milieu by providing continuous supervision, meaningful engagement, and assistance with daily routines and activities. The role includes supporting clients’ activities of daily living, meals, hygiene, school, recreation, and community outings; participating in therapeutic programming; assisting with medication self-administration within scope and training; and observing, documenting, and reporting client behavior, mood, functioning, medication effects, and safety concerns. Staff use de-escalation, co-regulation, redirection, crisis intervention, and individualized behavioral support plans under the direction of the clinical team. They also conduct safety checks, searches and inventory procedures, prepare meals, transport clients as assigned, and collaborate with clinical and support staff. The position emphasizes neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed support for clients with autism, sensory processing differences, developmental disabilities, and executive functioning challenges. Staff recognize sensory needs, adjust communication and environmental factors when appropriate, and support individualized coping strategies, visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation while promoting client dignity, autonomy, and strengths. Team responsibilities include attending meetings and trainings, communicating professionally with families and care teams, assisting with staff orientation when requested, maintaining certifications and required education, and following HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, licensing regulations, infection prevention protocols, and company policies. This is a full-time, in-person position in Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Arizona, with 12-hour day or overnight shifts. Overnight shifts require staff to remain awake and alert throughout the shift.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma preferred but not required.
Current and valid Arizona Fingerprint Card; a new application may be submitted and in process.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License in good standing.
Driving record must permit insurability with the agency’s carrier.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
Demonstrate compassion, patience, and emotional resilience.
Demonstrate professional judgment, initiative, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to adapt and be flexible within a structured team environment.
Participate in supervision with a BHP at least once every two weeks.
Capable of gaining knowledge in substance abuse recovery and dual diagnosis; trauma-informed care and verbal de-escalation; medication-assisted self-administration; use of electronic medical records; ASD, I/DD, and neurodevelopmental disorders; and therapeutic milieu management.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in behavioral healthcare.
Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), or other neurodevelopmental disorders.
High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday interactions with clients.
Supervise and engage clients throughout the shift, providing continuous support and meaningful interaction in the therapeutic milieu.
Assist with daily routines, schedules, transitions, activities, groups, community meetings, and therapeutic programming as appropriate.
Assist with medication self-administration according to physician orders, facility policies, scope, and training; monitor, document, and report effectiveness, adverse reactions, and side effects within scope and training.
Support activities of daily living and promote client independence, including during meals, hygiene, school, recreation, and community outings.
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 and report changes in behavior, mood, functioning, or safety.
Conduct routine safety and environmental checks, room searches, contraband checks, belongings inventories, and other safety procedures according to facility policy.
Transport clients to medical appointments, community outings, and other approved activities as assigned.
Prepare meals and follow company policies for food preparation and storage.
Support clients during difficult emotional or behavioral situations with a calm, therapeutic presence.
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, case managers, providers, and leadership to support continuity of care.
Use neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches; recognize sensory sensitivities and support individualized coping strategies, visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation interventions.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings, trainings, and staff meetings; communicate professionally with families, guardians, providers, and team members.
Assist care staff flexibly to meet client needs and assist with orientation and mentoring of new staff 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.