Part-Time Behavioral Health Technician; BHT Weekends

Maya Therapy Center

Maya Therapy Center is seeking a reliable, flexible, and team-oriented Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our residential behavioral health team on a part-time basis.

Saturday & Sunday | 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

This is primarily a weekend position. The selected candidate should also have some flexibility to provide occasional weekday coverage as needed, including coverage for staff call-outs, vacations, or other staffing needs. Reliability, punctuality, and consistent weekend availability are essential for this position.

• Provide direct care and behavioral health support to residents.
• Implement and support individualized treatment/service plans.
• Facilitate and document psychoeducation, life-skills, and therapeutic activities.
• Observe and document resident behaviors, progress, and significant changes.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and development of independent living skills.
• Provide medication assistance and complete required medication documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, structured, supportive, and therapeutic residential environment.
• Provide appropriate behavioral interventions, redirection, and crisis support when necessary.
• Complete required shift documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with the Lead BHT, administration, clinical providers, and other members of the treatment team.
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with confidentiality and agency policies.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to understand medications commonly prescribed for behavioral health conditions.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Mental Health First Aid, CPI/CTI, or other agency-approved behavioral health/crisis-response training, as applicable.
• Valid Arizona Class D driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card and current TB screening.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent when managing challenging situations.

Experience working in a Behavioral Health Residential Facility (BHRF) or similar residential behavioral health setting is strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field is preferred but not required.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, flexible, professional, and willing to be part of a team. The ideal candidate understands that consistency is important in a residential behavioral health setting and can be counted on to report for scheduled weekend shifts while occasionally assisting with additional coverage when available.

Position Type:
Part-Time
Regular

Schedule:

Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Hours:

Approximately 16 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours based on staffing needs