Behavioral Health Tech - School Based

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : School-Based Life Skills Specialist (BHT)

Position Type : Full-Time

Location : Zarephath

Position Summary :

The School-Based Life Skills Specialist (School Success Specialist) provides life skills training, behavioral support, and counseling to school-aged clients under the supervision of the Clinical Director. Responsibilities include clinical documentation, treatment planning, and collaboration with families, schools, and care teams.

Clinical supervision toward independent licensure is available.

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday; hours vary by school and client schedules

Must be available during school breaks and summer programming

Physical Requirements :

Indoor and outdoor work environments

Frequent movement, including climbing stairs

Ability to lift / carry up to 50 lbs (with or without accommodations)

Must be able to transport clients using a personal vehicle

Key Responsibilities :

Provide weekly life skills and counseling services to assigned clients

Meet weekly encounter / unit goals

Develop and update individualized treatment plans

Monitor and report on client progress and intervention effectiveness

Facilitate age-appropriate therapeutic, recreational, and social skill activities

Maintain organized client files and documentation

Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and provider / parent meetings

Ensure confidentiality and positive engagement with clients and families

Represent Zarephath professionally in all community and client interactions

Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related behavioral health field

OR Bachelor’s degree in a similar field with at least 5 years of experience in a behavioral health setting with children

Licensed or associate licensed (preferred)

Background in CBT and trauma-focused CBT (preferred)

Experience working with children and families on issues such as PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, DV, and substance use

Familiarity with the Arizona Behavioral Health system and stakeholders (DDD, CPS, Juvenile Probation)

Minimum 1 year of experience in counseling, assessments, and treatment planning

Knowledge of Arizona’s 12 Principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills

CPR and First Aid certified

Must be 21 years of age or older

Possess a valid state driver's license

Must obtain or possess a Fingerprint Clearance Card

Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

Compensation :

Initial Salary (First 60 Days) : $42,000 – $47,000

After Probation : Base Salary + Pay-Per-Unit = $42,000 – $47,000

Unit-Based Pay Breakdown :

Weekly UnitsAdditional Pay per Unit0–50Base Pay Only51–100+ $7.50 per unit101–125+ $7.75 per unit126–150+ $8.00 per unit151++ $8.50 per unit

Note : 1 unit = 15 minutes of client service or care coordination.

100 units = 25 hours of face-to-face service per week.

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