Mental Health Technician Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Mental Health Technician jobs in Tucson are in strong demand, concentrated in the midtown medical corridor, downtown behavioral health campuses, and the broader south-side and University District areas, across inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment programs, and community mental health centers. Employers hiring right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, KBR, and Easter Seals Blake Foundation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Special Operations Licensed Mental Health Counselor (On-Site) (492 SOW/Davis Monthan AFB, AZ)Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world. We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
We are actively recruiting for multiple Licensed Mental Health Counselors to support our Nation’s Special Operation Forces and their families, through the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. In these roles we are looking for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to work within a unit, on-site, as a Behavioral Health Counselor. Locations include Hurlburt / Duke Field, FL; Cannon AFB, NM.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Implementing policies, conducts screenings, clinical counseling and case management services, and prevention programming.
Serve as a point of contact for behavioral health services for active-duty Special Operations personnel, retired military members, their families, and others as authorized by DoD policy.
Provide a spectrum of behavioral health interventions, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidenced-based therapies in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.
Plan, develop and implement programs designed to foster positive healthy relationships within the family structure and unit connectedness.
Promote and maintain communication and harmonious working relationships within the unit, POTFF program, and other DoD and outside agencies.
Education, Credentialing, Certification, Experience and Clearance requirements:
Master’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences and able to meet Credentialing and Privileging standards.
LMFT Requirements must include one of the following:
Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), or
A qualifying graduate degree in an allied mental health field from a regionally accredited education institution in conjunction with a program of marriage and family therapy study that is equivalent to the COAMFTE standards as defined by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Must possess a clinical membership credential issued by the AAMFT.
LPC Requirements:
Passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) or an examination determined by the Director, Defense Health Agency or designee as equal in scope, intent, and content to the NCMHCE.
Master’s or higher-level degree from a mental health counseling program of education and training accredited for Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; and
Post-master’s degree counseling practice qualifying for independent licensure. Two years of post-graduate experience in various modalities and skill to provide individual, group, couples, and family treatment/counseling.
Must have a current state license to practice independently as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as required for credentialing at servicing medical treatment facilities.
Must possess a license for independent practice as either a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Counselor from a U.S. state, territory, or district.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Mental Health Technician Jobs in Tucson: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health technician job in Tucson?
The strongest hiring in Tucson comes from inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential substance use treatment facilities, and community behavioral health agencies serving the region's large Medicaid population. Jobs concentrate in the midtown medical corridor and along the south side. Candidates with direct patient care experience, crisis intervention training, and familiarity with trauma-informed care practices stand out in Tucson's market, where behavioral health demand consistently outpaces applicant supply.
Which companies hire mental health technicians in Tucson?
Companies currently hiring mental health technicians in Tucson include US Department of Veterans Affairs, KBR, and Easter Seals Blake Foundation, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tucson's hiring pool is shaped by a mix of large regional hospital systems, nonprofit community mental health organizations, and privately operated residential treatment and crisis stabilization programs.
Are there remote mental health technician jobs in Tucson?
Yes, but only a small share, since most mental health technician work is hands-on and requires physical presence with patients. About 10% of mental health technician openings tied to Tucson are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the limited but real demand for telehealth coordination and behavioral health case management support roles that can run partly off-site.
How can I get a mental health technician job in Tucson with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Tucson is through crisis stabilization units and residential treatment facilities, which routinely hire candidates with a high school diploma and a willingness to complete on-the-job training. Tucson's community behavioral health centers and group home operators also bring in entry-level technicians, especially those who have completed a certified nursing assistant program or have volunteer hours in mental health or social services settings.
Which industries hire the most mental health technicians in Tucson?
Tucson mental health technician roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Tucson's federally designated mental health shortage area status and its large university and veteran populations fuel sustained hiring across these sectors, keeping demand for direct-care behavioral health staff consistently active.
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