Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

About the role

Therapeutic Recreation is an after-school behavioral health program that combines recreation with evidence‑informed therapeutic approaches. BHTs work alongside clinical and program teams to support youth and young adults navigating behavioral, emotional, and social challenges through trauma‑informed care, cognitive behavioral strategies, mentorship, recreation, and structured activities, helping participants practice skills for school, home, relationships, and everyday life.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with youth and young adults
• Lead and participate in sports, recreation, games, art, and movement‑based activities
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and skill‑building activities
• Encourage confidence, resilience, teamwork, and healthy coping skills
• Support individualized treatment goals and behavior plans
• Provide supervision and maintain a safe, structured environment
• Assist with behavioral health documentation and case coordination
• Provide support and crisis intervention when needed
• Collaborate with clinicians, Team Leads, and other program staff
• Serve as a consistent and positive role model for participants

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Arizona Driver's License and insurable driving record
• Ability to obtain an Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (unrestricted)
• Complete criminal history self‑disclosure affidavits
• Experience working with youth and young adults; experience with at‑risk youth, behavioral health, recreation, coaching, mentoring, education, or similar populations
• Comfortable being active and participating alongside clients
• Able to manage group dynamics and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Able to provide structure while keeping activities engaging and fun
• Dependable, patient, flexible, and willing to learn
• Comply with NHCC’s drug‑free, safety‑sensitive workplace policy (no alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, medical marijuana, or paraphernalia on company premises or vehicles)

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid employee medical insurance after 30 days (effective first of following month)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Discounted Daycare in Tempe
• Pet Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Access to company fleet vehicles
• Training and opportunities to grow within the behavioral health field

Pay

$23–$27/hour based on education and relevant behavioral health experience.

Schedule

Therapeutic Recreation Programs work 4 × 10‑hour shifts. Locations and shift patterns: Chandler – Sunday – Wednesday; Phoenix – Wednesday – Saturday.