Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Brighter Heights Arizona; Arizona; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighter Heights Arizona is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide direct care to individuals with behavioral health needs. Under supervision, you assist with treatment plans, crisis intervention, and documentation in our trauma-informed environment.

You’ll support clients in daily routines, lead group activities, ensure safety, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess crisis intervention skills and ability to document accurately.
• Ability to work under supervision within a trauma-informed care setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support client goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with behavioral health needs.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans and record keeping in EMR.
• Contribute to safety and supervision of clients in group/home settings.
• Conduct groups and activities per schedule and directives.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed in company vehicles.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and secure information.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care to individuals with behavioral health needs, assisting in the implementation of treatment plans and supporting clients in both individual and group settings. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, the BHT participates in crisis intervention, behavioral observations, and documentation while maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensuring all client needs are met including but not limited to: meals provided provided, medications administered as prescribed, all documentation completed by the end of the shift in our EMR system (DAPs, communication log, monthly reports, QA’s and incident reports as needed);
• Primary responsibilities - including helping clients with daily life skills, ensuring safety for the clients, and ensuring the group home is operating and functioning successfully with all teammates;
• Supervision (face to face/signs of life checks at least every 15 minutes, if not more frequently);
• Ensuring the safety of all clients (emotionally and physically);
• Conducting groups, activities and outings according to the milieu schedule/Residential Program Manager, or Group Leader directives;
• Transportation to and from various appointments and activities (in company vehicles);
• Prevent and de-escalate crisis according to Brighter Heights Arizona (BHAZ) policy and protocols;
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with staff across all departments and levels, fostering collaboration, promoting a positive work environment, and ensuring consistent information sharing to support organizational goals.
• Teaching and coaching in regards to life skills, independence and all other service plan goals for each client;
• Be familiar with and follow client's individual service and safety plans;
• Appropriate role modeling of physical appearance, social skills, professional words, actions, etc.;
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries;
• Ensure that all assigned tasks are completed;
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence when de-escalating negative behavior;
• Overnight staff must be awake at all times and are responsible for: printing DAP notes and communication logs, filing, archiving according to management’s direction; med tracking every night and email to the appropriate staff every night; inventory of 1st aid kits weekly; sending attendance to appropriate parties nightly; checking fridge/freezer temps nightly;
• Additional duties as determined by your direct supervisor.
• Plans with management and carries out scheduled groups with clients.
• Meets weekly, at least, with assigned primary client(s). Also, helps clients set daily goals and supports them through their program.
• Responsible for daily documentation of clients and specific reports pertaining to primary clients.
• Responsible for primary client’s clinical chart condition including DAP completion, accuracy and substance.
• Assist with Clinical Supervisions and Staff Meetings.
• Maintains oral and written communication with staff, clients and others as requested. In essence, communication is vital to this position and is viewed as a direct reflection of the BHT (Behavioral Health Technician).
• Adheres to BHAZ policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Upholds the Sanctuary Model by embodying the seven commitments and fostering a safe, supportive environment.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Brighter Heights Arizona (BHAZ)

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to obtain the Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Level One Card
• Arizona Driver’s License must be valid and clear/clean record
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass a TB test
• Individual judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential