Life Skills (BHT) - Mesa & Gilbert

Zrpath Behavioral Health Services; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Zarephath is hiring a Life Success Specialist to work 1:1 with youth and families in the East Valley (Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler). You will deliver life-skills training and coordinate engaging activities to foster independence for ages 5–17 and their families.

Join a team dedicated to safe, meaningful services and travel across the East Valley to support youth in everyday environments, with a base plus unit-based pay after the probation period.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in youth-focused behavioral health.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s in related field preferred.
• Must be 21+ with valid Driver’s License and insured vehicle to transport youth.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/First Aid, and negative TB test.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Life Skills Training using the Ansell Casey Assessment and teaching social skills and daily independence.
• Plan therapeutic activities, sports, and outings in local parks and venues to make learning hands-on.
• Collaborate with DCS to support family reunification and stability.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and maintain high-quality documentation to track milestones.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s in related field (preferred)

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Life Success Specialist

At Zarephath, we don’t just provide care—we provide a roadmap to independence. We are looking for a Life Success Specialist to serve the East Valley (Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler) who is passionate about helping youth (ages 5–17) and their families build the practical skills they need to thrive. From teaching daily life skills to supporting DCS reunification efforts, your work will directly impact families right here in our community.

The Zarephath Vision

We believe in empowering families through meaningful, safe, and fun services. As a Life Success Specialist, you are a mentor, a teacher, and a champion for youth, fostering growth in safe and engaging environments.

Your Mission for Success

You will work 1:1 with youth and caregivers across Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler to create lasting change through:

• Life Skills Training: Using the Ansell Casey Assessment to identify needs and teaching everything from social skills to daily independence
• Community Impact: Planning therapeutic activities, sports, and recreational outings in local parks and venues that make learning "hands-on."\
• Reunification Support: Collaborating with DCS to help families stay together and build a stable future
• Goal Tracking: Developing individualized treatment plans and maintaining high-quality documentation to celebrate every milestone

The Schedule & Environment

• Flexible & Active: Monday – Saturday, with hours varying based on client needs
• Year-Round Engagement: Impact continues through summer and school breaks
• On the Move: This is a community-based role involving travel throughout the East Valley, frequent movement, transport, and both indoor and outdoor activities

What You’ll Need to Join Us

• Experience: 1+ year in youth-focused behavioral health.
• Education: High School Diploma required (Bachelor’s in a related field preferred).
• Mobility: Must be 21+ with a valid Driver’s License and an insured personal vehicle (meeting $100K/$300K coverage requirements) to transport youth.
• Clearances: Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/First Aid, and a negative TB test.
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Rewards

We value the specialized skills you bring to our families.

• Initial Salary (First 60 Days): $38,000 – $42,000
• Incentivized Growth: After probation, you’ll transition to a Base Salary + Pay-Per-Unit model

Units per MonthAdditional Pay per Unit0–50Base Pay Only51–100+ $7.50/unit101–125+ $7.75/unit126–150+ $8.00/unit151++ $8.50/unit

Note: 100 units = approx. 25 hours/week of face-to-face client time. Units may also be earned through care coordination and other approved tasks.

• Travel Support: Mileage reimbursement is provided for your work across the Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler area