Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Adolescent BHRF

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Summary:The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care andsupervision to adolescent clients (ages 12-17) in a Behavioral HealthResidential Facility (BHRF). This position ensures a safe, therapeutic,and structured environment in alignment with each client's individualtreatment plan, while promoting recovery, emotional growth, andbehavioral health stability. Currently looking to hire forourweekdayovernight shifts.------------------------------------------------------------------------Responsibilities:- Provide supervision and therapeutic support to adolescent clients in residential treatment. - Implement and document individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions. - Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques following CPI guidelines. - Facilitate or co-facilitate group activities and life skills education. - Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times, including regular room checks. - Accurately complete shift reports, incident reports, and client progress notes. - Administer medication (if certified/allowed under facility policy and state law). - Communicate effectively with clinical and support teams, including participation in treatment planning meetings. - Transport clients to appointments or recreational outings (if required). - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility. ------------------------------------------------------------------------Minimum Qualifications:- High School Diploma or GEDrequired. - A minimum offourconsecutive years of experience in a behavioral health setting working with adolescents, or possession of a Behavioral Health Technician(BHT) certification, isrequired.- Must meet Arizona BHT qualifications per ADHS standards (R9-10-101 et seq.). - Valid CPR/First Aid certification(American Heart Association or equivalent). - CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification- current or obtained within 30 days of hire. - Central Registry Clearance(Arizona Department of Child Safety). - Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card(issued by DPS). - CurrentTB Testwithin the last year.- Valid Arizona driver's license and clean driving record (if transport duties required). - Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------Preferred Qualifications:- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or related field. - Knowledge of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, and co-occurring disorders. - Experience working with youth in residential, group home, or inpatient settings. - Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required). ------------------------------------------------------------------------Physical & Work Requirements:- Abi lity to lift up to 50 pounds and engage in physical activity including walking, standing, and possibly physical intervention when necessary. - Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. - Must maintain professional boundaries and work effectively in a team environment. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workenvironment, Sanctuary Recovery Centers conducts background checks anddrug screenings for all potential employees. Please note the following:Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon thesuccessful completion of a background check. This may includeverification of employment history, education, criminal records, andother relevant information.Drug Screening: Candidates must pass a drug screening test as acondition of employment. This test will screen for the presence ofillegal substances and may include random testing during employment.APS Registry: Candidates must pass an APS (Adult ProtectiveServices) registry check before an offer of employment can be extended.Confidentiality: All information obtained during the backgroundcheck, drug screening, and APS registry check process will be keptconfidential and used solely for employment pliance: Sanctuary Recovery Centers complies with all applicablefede

Created: 2026-02-17