Behavior Health Technician - Mesa Chandler Tempe AZ
Behavior Health Technician - Mesa Chandler Tempe AZ
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10-04-2025
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Life Success Specialist
About Zarephath
Zarephath is a behavioral health agency dedicated to supporting children and families facing behavioral health challenges. Our mission is to provide effective compassionate services that empower families to thrive. Our vision centers on building positive relationships and fostering comprehensive behavioral health services that promote wellbeing in safe engaging environments.
Role Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) serving as a Life Success Specialist works directly with youth (ages 517 and their caregivers to enhance independent living skills and promote social and economic selfsufficiency. This role also partners with the Department of Child Safety to support reunification efforts. Responsibilities include conducting life skills assessments developing individualized transition plans and providing direct support through communitybased interventions.
Key Responsibilities
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About Zarephath
Zarephath is a behavioral health agency dedicated to supporting children and families facing behavioral health challenges. Our mission is to provide effective compassionate services that empower families to thrive. Our vision centers on building positive relationships and fostering comprehensive behavioral health services that promote wellbeing in safe engaging environments.
Role Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) serving as a Life Success Specialist works directly with youth (ages 517 and their caregivers to enhance independent living skills and promote social and economic selfsufficiency. This role also partners with the Department of Child Safety to support reunification efforts. Responsibilities include conducting life skills assessments developing individualized transition plans and providing direct support through communitybased interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Work 1:1 with youth and caregivers to provide life skills training and support.
- Use the Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment to establish a baseline for youth development needs.
- Create and implement individualized treatment plans with youth and caregivers reviewing progress and updating annually at a minimum.
- Provide handson communitybased support tailored to the youths needs.
- Plan and facilitate therapeutic activities recreational outings and social skills programs.
- Maintain accurate documentation including weekly progress notes and reports.
- Attend team meetings clinical supervision sessions and parent/provider meetings as required.
- Ensure a safe and engaging learning environment for youth fostering skillbuilding through activities such as sports arts and hobbies.
- Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Schedule:MondaySaturday hours vary based on youth and family needs; availability for summer and school break programs is required.
- Physical Demands:Work includes indoor/outdoor activities climbing stairs frequent movement and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodations.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- HS Diploma
- Bachelors degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health working with youth and families.
- Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one.
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification and a negative TB test.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
- Transportation of youth in the community is required which includes utilizing your own vehicle must maintain car insurance coverage of 100K/300K as required by DBHS. Must have first aid kit in vehicle always.
- Strong organizational and community navigation abilities.
- Effective communication and teaching skills to engage youth and caregivers.
- Ability to manage files plan activities and meet encounter goals.
- Capacity to collaborate with treatment teams and provide detailed progress updates.
- Mileage reimbursement provided.
- Staff must maintain a professional demeanor when representing Zarephath in the community.
Pay Rate:
Pay per Service Pay Structure; During the 60 day probationary period initial salaries range from $38000 $42000. After you will receive a base salaryplusthe pay per unit listed in the chart below. A unit is a measure of time spent either with the client or doing care coordination. 100 units is 25 hour per week face to face with clients. However you are able to obtain units through other means.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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