Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) — Residential Program

Mesa, Arizona | Full-Time & Part-Time | Weekday and Weekend Shifts Available

We Grow Here

Solstead is a licensed residential treatment center providing short-term, therapeutic care for youth who need a safe place outside the home to heal and reset. Our 60–90 day program blends evidence-based clinical care with the grounding rhythms of farm life, giving young people room to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and prepare for a successful return home.

We're a sister organization to LivWell Behavioral Health Services, and a brand-new program built from the ground up. Joining now means being part of shaping what this program becomes.

About The Role

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll be a steady, present part of residents' daily lives — running programming, supporting them through routines and outings, and helping create the kind of structure and connection that makes healing possible. This is hands-on, relationship-driven work in a 24/7 residential setting.

What You'll Do

• Carry out daily program curriculum, including behavior coaching and life skills instruction
• Facilitate structured groups and daily programming
• Support and supervise residents during community outings and activities
• Oversee medication administration in accordance with program protocols
• Support cooking, daily living routines, and scheduled appointments
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and emotionally supportive environment at all times
• Work as part of a small on-site team (minimum two staff on shift at all times)

Shifts Available

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Overnight Shift: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

We're hiring for both weekday and weekend coverage. Schedules typically run:

• Monday–Friday
• Friday–Sunday
• Mid-week (3–4 days)

Your specific shift and schedule pattern will be assigned based on availability and program needs.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, teens, or individuals who benefit from additional behavioral or emotional support
• Comfort working in a residential, 24/7 care environment
• A calm, steady presence — able to stay grounded during stressful or emotionally intense moments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliability and a genuine sense of accountability to residents and teammates
• Openness to overseeing medication administration per program protocols
• Active driver's license required
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card required

Why Solstead

• Be part of a small, mission-driven team from the ground up
• Meaningful, relationship-centered work with real impact on kids' lives
• A therapeutic environment that blends clinical care with nature-based, farm-life programming
• Weekly involvement from a licensed therapist and medical director
• Backed by the infrastructure and support of LivWell Behavioral Health Services

Pay: $22–$23/hour

Solstead is an equal opportunity employer.