Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Specialized Residential Services

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

About the Position
The BHT– Special Residential Services (SRS) provides direct care, supervision, structure, and therapeutic support to adolescent girls receiving residential behavioral health treatment at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center.
This position is an important part of creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where youth can stabilize, develop healthy relationships, build independence, and work toward their treatment goals.
Staff in this role work with adolescents who may have experienced complex trauma, abuse, neglect, exploitation, sex trafficking, substance use, and other significant adversity. The ideal candidate has a genuine desire to support vulnerable young women and help them build healthier, safer futures while maintaining strong professional boundaries, consistency, and accountability.
Experience working with youth, behavioral health, trauma, or other vulnerable populations is valued. Specialized training is provided to staff working with youth who have experienced sexual exploitation.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center:

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life-saving care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Behavioral Health Technician Responsibilities:

- Maintain the safety, security, and therapeutic structure of the residential environment.

- Provide active supervision and accountability of youth throughout the shift.

- Teach, coach, and supervise activities of daily living, including morning and bedtime routine, hygiene, housekeeping, meals, and personal organization.

- Supervise and facilitate life-skills activities and community-based outings designed to promote independence and successful community reintegration.

- Support youth during recreational activities, intramurals, sports, academics, extracurricular activities, and approved on- and off-campus activities.

- Help youth practice appropriate social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and other independent living skills.

- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and other professional development activities.

Behavioral Health Technician- Specialized Residential Services Perks:

- Competitive and affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays and birthday

- Paid Parental Leave

- Free trauma informed clinical oversight and training opportunities

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Daily Pay – access a portion of your earned wages in advance

- And more!

Behavioral Health Technician- Specialized Residential Services Qualifications:

- Must be at least 21 years old.

- Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

- Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health OR an associate's degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience OR a high school diploma/high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.