Overnight Behavioral Health Technician

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Medical/dental/vision/prescription

Short-Term disability

Long-Term disability

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

DailyPay

Job summary

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center in Arizona is seeking an Overnight Behavioral Health Technician to provide night-time supervision, safety, and support for adolescents in a residential setting. The role includes coaching in daily living activities, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring a calm, structured overnight environment.

Compensation includes a $3,000 signing bonus plus a retention bonus, with full-time night shifts from 11pm to 7am and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Background check clearance (Level 1) required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ combined years in Human Services or related education/experience.
• Ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, accountability and security of campus.
• Teach, coach and supervise students in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off campus.
• Observe the peer culture for patterns of behavior indicating progress or regression in the program.
• Observe individual student behavior over time and recognize progress towards treatment goals.
• Effectively communicate, both written and orally.
• Follow and implement individual treatment plans for all students.
• Recognize escalating behaviors and intervene at the appropriate level to ensure safety and security.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Maturity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

$3,000 Signing Bonus AND Retention Bonus!!

Salary: $16.50 - $17.50

Shifts: Full-time, 11pm-7am + weekend availability

Overnight Behavioral Health Technician Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical/dental/vision/prescription insurance
• Short-Term disability and long-term disability
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid birthday time off
• Parental Leave
• DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
• And More!

Overnight Behavioral Health Technician 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: Must have 2+ combined years of education or relative experience in Human Services. Maturity, empathy and patience. The ideal candidate must have the ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, accountability and security of campus.
• Teach, coach and supervise students in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off campus.
• Observe the peer culture for patterns of behavior indicating progress or regression in the program.
• Observe individual student behavior over time and recognize progress towards treatment goals.
• Effectively communicate, both written and orally.
• Follow and implement individual treatment plans for all students.
• Recognize escalating behaviors and intervene at the appropriate level to ensure safety and security.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

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.

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

Whether you are an experienced licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), behavioral health technician, psychiatric nurse, case manager, special education teacher, or entry-level direct care staff, you’ll be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and excellence.

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.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time