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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral health assistant in Arizona is $18.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.13 and $21.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Behavioral Health Assistants often encounter emotionally charged situations, such as working with individuals experiencing mental health crises or behavioral outbursts. Managing personal stress, maintaining professional boundaries, and practicing self-care are essential for sustaining effectiveness in this role. Many organizations provide regular supervision, peer support, and access to training programs to help Behavioral Health Assistants navigate these challenges and enhance their resilience. Being proactive in seeking support and utilizing available resources contributes to both personal well-being and professional growth.

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Behavioral Health Assistants are professionals who support individuals dealing with mental health or behavioral issues under the supervision of licensed clinicians. They help implement treatment plans, monitor patients’ progress, and provide guidance in daily activities to promote mental well-being. Their duties may include observing behaviors, assisting with therapeutic activities, maintaining patient records, and offering emotional support. This role is vital in settings such as hospitals, clinics, residential facilities, and community organizations.

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To thrive as a Behavioral Health Assistant, you need a foundational understanding of mental health concepts, basic patient care skills, and often a relevant associate degree or certification in behavioral health or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), crisis intervention techniques, and patient observation tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under stress are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective support for patients, accurate documentation, and the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment.

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Becoming a behavioral health assistant typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions preferring or requiring postsecondary training or certification, which can take a few months to a year. On-the-job training is common, and gaining relevant skills or certifications in mental health or healthcare can enhance job prospects and may influence the time needed to start working in the role.
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Clinical Assistant (BHT)- Adolescent Behavioral Health

Avery's House

Fountain Hills, AZ • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Avery's House is a mental health treatment provider for adolescents. We are expanding services with a specialized residential program supporting neurodivergent adolescents through an individualized, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach. The Clinical Assistant (CA) provides recovery-oriented care 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:
Therapeutic Milieu 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.

Neurodivergent Client Support:
  • 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.
  • Valid Arizona Driver's License in good standing
  • 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
  • Therapeutic milieu management

WE OFFER
Competitive pay
Rewarding experiences helping people
Career development
Growth opportunities
Dynamic environment
Benefits
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
Work Location: In person Fountain Hills, AZ

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