Behavioral Health Technician — Life Skills, Tucson

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Technician — Life Skills, Tucson role is community-based in Tucson, AZ, with work Monday–Saturday and hours varying based on client needs. The posting lists an initial salary of $38,000–$42,000 for the first 60 days, followed by a base salary plus pay-per-unit model. Zarephath Community Services provides services intended to help youth and families build practical skills and independence. The Life Success Specialist works one-on-one with youth and caregivers to teach life skills, plan therapeutic community activities, support family reunification efforts, and track individualized goals. The role involves travel throughout the valley, transporting youth, and working in indoor and outdoor settings.

What you'll do

• Use the Ansell Casey Assessment to identify needs and teach social and daily living skills
• plan therapeutic activities, sports, and recreational outings
• collaborate with DCS to support reunification
• develop individualized treatment plans and maintain documentation
• work with youth and caregivers in community settings
• travel throughout the valley and transport youth as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health technician

life skills

life success specialist

youth services

family support

tucson az

community-based

monday–saturday

$38k–$42k initial salary

pay per unit

mileage reimbursement

high school diploma

driver’s license

cpr/first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mileage reimbursement
• compensation includes an initial salary for the first 60 days followed by base salary plus pay per unit.

Why this role

After the initial 60 days, compensation transitions to a base salary plus pay per unit; mileage reimbursement is provided for work across the Tucson area.

About the employer

Zarephath Community Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.