Behavioral Health Technician Community Youth Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN – COMMUNITY YOUTH MENTOR

Phoenix Central/Northwest and

East Valley/San Tan Valley
Full-Time

$38,000–$57,656 Annual Compensation
Base Salary + Performance Incentive

HELP YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD STRONGER FUTURES

Are you someone who naturally connects with young people? Do you want meaningful work that takes you beyond a traditional office setting?

EmotiCare Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate, dependable, and energetic Community Youth Mentors to support children, adolescents, and families in their homes, schools, and communities.

As a Behavioral Health Technician – Community Youth Mentor, you will be a positive and consistent presence in the lives of young people. You will help them build coping skills, improve communication, manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and make progress toward their personal and treatment goals.

This is an opportunity to do work that matters—while enjoying independence, schedule flexibility, and the ability to increase your earnings through performance incentives.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION DIFFERENT?

• Meaningful one-on-one work with youth and families

• A flexible schedule that you help organize

• Work in homes, schools, offices, and community settings

• Independence supported by an experienced behavioral health team

• Base salary plus an opportunity to earn additional income

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Floating holiday options

• Opportunities to grow your behavioral health skills and experience

A FLEXIBLE, CLIENT-FOCUSED SCHEDULE

Our services are scheduled around the needs and availability of youth and families. The position requires flexibility, including afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments as needed.

You will have flexibility in organizing your schedule while remaining responsible for client appointments, timely documentation, assigned services, and productivity expectations. This is an excellent position for someone who works well independently and does not want every workday to look the same.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Mentor and encourage youth as they work toward meaningful personal goals.

• Provide behavior coaching, life-skills training, family support, and assigned behavioral health services.

• Meet with clients in their homes, schools, EmotiCare offices, and community locations.

• Help youth practice coping, communication, social, emotional-regulation, and independent-living skills.

• Plan purposeful activities that support treatment goals and healthy community involvement.

• Build professional and supportive relationships with clients, parents, guardians, and caregivers.

• Communicate and coordinate with families, schools, referral sources, and treatment-team members.

• Recognize and report changes in client behavior, functioning, or safety.

• Respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral challenges and crisis situations.

• Complete progress notes and other required documentation accurately and on time.

• Manage an assigned caseload and maintain consistent contact with clients.

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and care coordination.

• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and compliance with EmotiCare policies.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The right person for this position is dependable, encouraging, organized, and comfortable working independently. You should enjoy connecting with young people while also maintaining clear expectations and professional boundaries.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, education, human services, or a related field preferred.

• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, or individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.

• Ability to engage, motivate, and positively influence youth.

• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and documentation skills.

• Ability to manage a flexible schedule and remain accountable for appointments and responsibilities.

• Comfort using electronic records and basic workplace technology.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are helpful but not required.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Valid Arizona driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Reliable transportation for community appointments.

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification after hire.

• Availability for afternoon, evening, and weekend work based on client needs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Total annual compensation ranges from approximately $38,000 to $57,656 and includes a guaranteed base salary plus a performance incentive based on eligible services provided. Incentive earnings vary based on productivity and are not guaranteed.

Eligible full-time employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Floating holiday options

JOIN EMOTICARE

At EmotiCare, community-based care means meeting young people where they are—both physically and emotionally. Our Youth Mentors help clients turn treatment goals into real-world skills, healthier choices, and stronger futures.

If you are ready to bring your energy, compassion, and experience into the community, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team making a meaningful difference in the lives of Arizona’s youth and families.

EmotiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.