Clinical Assistant (BHT)- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Rewarding experiences helping people

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Avery's House in Fountain Hills, AZ is seeking a Clinical Assistant (BHT) to support adolescents in a residential behavioral health program. This role focuses on recovery-oriented care for neurodivergent youth, including ASD and IDD, under clinical supervision.

The position requires compassionate, patient behavior with strong teamwork, and the ability to help with routines, meals, activities, and documentation in EMR. Shifts include day and overnight, with 12-hour schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years or older.
• Current and valid Arizona Fingerprint Card.
• CPR/First Aid Certification current.
• 1 year experience in behavioral healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage clients throughout shifts.
• Provide continuous support within therapeutic milieu.
• Assist with daily routines, schedules, transitions and activities.
• Support clients with ADLs and meals.
• Utilize de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Emotional resilience

Professional judgement

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma preferred (not required)

Arizona Fingerprint Card

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Clinical Assistant (BHT)- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House is a mental health treatment provider for adolescents.We areexpanding services with a specialized residential program supporting neurodivergent adolescents through an individualized,strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach. The Clinical Assistant (CA) providesrecovery-orientedcare to adolescents in residential behavioral health treatment setting specializing in neurodivergent youth, including clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the Avery’s House mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients.
• Supervising and engaging clients throughout the shift.
• Providing continuous support within the therapeutic milieu.
• Assisting with daily routines, schedules, transitions, and activities.
• Participating in groups, community meetings, and therapeutic programming as appropriate.
• Assists in the self-administration of medications accurately and safely according to physician orders and facility policies and within scope and training.
• Monitors for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and side effects within scope of practice and training. As well as documenting and reporting findings appropriately.
• Supporting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence.
• Supporting clients during meals, hygiene routines, school activities, recreation, and community outings.
• Utilizing de-escalation, co-regulation, redirection, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Implementing individualized behavioral support plans under the direction of the clinical team.
• Maintaining awareness of client whereabouts and supervision requirements and completing required documentation in EMR.
• Conducting routine safety and environmental checks.
• Observe, document, and communicate changes in client behavior, mood, functioning, or safety concerns.
• Provide meaningful engagement with clients rather than passive supervision whenever clinically appropriate.
• Transporting clients to medical appointments, community outings, or other approved activities as assigned.
• Prepare meals, ensure proper food preparation and storage practices in accordance with company policies.
• Conducting room searches, contraband checks, belongings inventory, and safety procedures according to facility policy.
• Supporting clients during difficult emotional or behavioral situations while maintaining a calm, therapeutic presence.
• Collaborating closely with nurses, therapists, case managers, providers, and leadership to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the supervisor or leadership team.
• Demonstrate understanding of autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, developmental disabilities, and executive functioning challenges.
• Utilize neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches when interacting with clients.
• Recognize sensory sensitivities and modify communication and environmental factors when appropriate.
• Support individualized coping strategies, visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation interventions.
• Promotes client dignity, autonomy, and strength-based care.

Team Responsibilities:

• Attend multidisciplinary meetings, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Maintain professional communication with families, guardians, providers, and team members.
• Demonstrates flexibility in assisting care staff to meet client needs.
• Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff as requested.
• Maintains required certifications and completes all mandatory education.
• Adheres to HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, licensing regulations, infection prevention protocols, and company policies.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the supervisor or leadership team.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile, and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills and Minimum Qualifications

• Compassion, Patience and emotional resilience.
• Professional judgement, initiative, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible within a structured team environment.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma preferred (not required)
• Current and valid Arizona Fingerprint Card
• If it is a new application, can be submitted and in-process
• Preferred experience: 1 year in behavioral healthcare, experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), or other neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Driving record must permit insurability with the agency’s carrier
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Participation 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 (EMR)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), and neurodevelopmental disorders

WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Rewarding experiences helping people
• Growth opportunities
• Dynamic environment

SCHEDULES

We are hiring full-time team members for both day and overnight shifts.

• 12-hour shifts
• Weekday and weekend schedules available

Please Note:

Overnight positions are awake shifts. Staff are required to remain awake and alert throughout the entire shift to provide continuous supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour