Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dav

401K

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay- access a portion of yourbase

And More!

Job summary

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center in Prescott Valley, AZ seeks a Residential Behavioral Health Technician to supervise and support adolescent clients daily. You will document, participate in groups, ensure safety, administer medications as directed, and coordinate with staff.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, age 21+, and the ability to pass background checks; generous benefits include insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a thorough background check and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience with youth and/or behavioral health preferred.
• Demonstrates judgment, discretion and decision-making skills.
• Physically able to assist in restraint and escort if needed.
• Able to assist in head counts, safety checks and reporting.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Plans with the Dorm Supervisor and leads scheduled groups with clients.
• Maintains oral and written communication with staff and clients.
• Meets weekly with assigned primary clients and supports daily goal setting.
• Documents client progress and generates required reports.
• Maintains clinical chart accuracy for primary clients.
• Supervises clients per MMYTC protocols and safety rules.
• Engages in activities with clients per schedule; ensures safety of all.
• Transport may be required in MMYTC vehicles; maintains a safe environment.

Skills

21+ age

Background check clearance

Behavioral health experience

Youth experience

Discretion

Physical fitness

Medication administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Located in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Possibility for reasonable travel accommodations.

Signing Bonus AND Retention Bonus

Salary: $18.50 - $20.30 base salary + $2-$3 shift differential

Shifts Available

• 7am-3pm AND 3pm-11pm + weekend availability

BHT Perks

• Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
• And More!

BHT Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Experience with youth and/or behavioral health preferred.
• Individual judgment, discretion, and decision‑making skills.
• Emotionally and physically able to assist in physical escort and/or restraint.
• Must be able to help carry an ill, injured, or incapacitated student.
• Must be physically able to assist in AWOL searches in mountainous terrain.
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential

Position Summary

Responsible for daily supervision and support of clients.

Essential Functions

• Plans with the Dorm Supervisor and carries out scheduled groups with clients. (Social Responsibility & Open Communication)
• 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 YCII.
• Meets weekly, at the least, with assigned primary clients. Also, helps clients set daily goals and support them through their program. (Growth and change)
• Responsible for daily documentation of clients and specific reports pertaining to primary clients. (Social Responsibility)
• Responsible for primary clients’ clinical chart condition. (Social Responsibility)
• Supervises clients in accordance with MMYTC protocols (Joint Commission, OBHL, and agency requirements). (Nonviolence)
• With permission, carries out activities: games, sports, projects, etc. with clients in following the schedule. (Social Responsibility)
• Ensures safety of all clients, staff, visitors, and animals. (Nonviolence)
• Follows all MMYTC rules and norms, and is supportive of the Mountain Lion Club (MLC). (Social Responsibility)
• May be needed to transport in MMYTC vehicles. (Social Responsibility)
• Demonstrates proper methods of cleaning and organizing with the clients. (Social Responsibility)
• Follows and ensures safety regulations: maintains order, settles disputes, conducts routine head count, checks for safe environment, and prevents the client from harming self and others. (Nonviolence)
• Keeps records and may complete incident reports (if applicable) (Social Responsibility)
• Exemplifies appropriate role model through physical appearance, social skills, professional words and acts, sets clear professional boundaries. (Social Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence)
• Qualified to administer medications to self‑medicating clients. (Social Responsibility)
• Utilizes trained, trauma‑informed interventions to challenge unhealthy behaviors to achieve a desired resolution to conflict. (Open Communication)
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or relative chain of command
• Adheres to Mingus policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA. (Social Responsibility)
• Must receive 1 hour or more of clinical oversight every 2‑week period

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Residential Behavioral Health | Adolescent Treatment | Trauma‑Informed Care | Arizona Nonprofit

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.

Why Work at MMYTC?

If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

We Are Committed To

• Trauma‑informed, strengths‑based treatment approaches
• Collaborative, team‑oriented clinical care
• Professional growth and internal advancement
• Ethical, mission‑driven nonprofit service
• A safe, structured residential environment

Our Clinical Model

Our Evidence‑based Programming Integrates

• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation
• Skills development and behavior management
• Accredited educational services
• Discharge planning and community reintegration

We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co‑occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support.

Our Workplace Culture

• Clear leadership communication
• Clinical supervision and mentorship
• Ongoing training and certification opportunities
• Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments
• A mission‑driven culture focused on safety and growth

MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options. We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee’s needs.