Youth Day Program Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
About the role
New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) and Para Professionals to support youth and adults through structured, therapeutic programs in multiple locations including Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, and Casa Grande. NHCC is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure safety
- Facilitate groups, activities, and skill-building sessions
- Support treatment goals and behavior plans
- Aid in documentation and case coordination
- Provide crisis intervention when needed
- Support academics (CHOICE)
- Participate in recreation and movement-based activities (Therapeutic Rec)
- Collaborate with clinical and program teams
Qualifications
- Meet state licensing requirements for BHTs/Para Professionals
- Must be 21+ years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid AZ Driver's License & insurable driving record
- Must be able to obtain an AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (Unrestricted)
Pay & Benefits
- $23–$27/hr based on education and experience in the behavioral health field
- 100% company-paid medical insurance after 30 days (effective first of the following month)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Disability & Life Insurance
- PTO, Paid Holidays
- 403(b) with match
- Tuition Assistance & Licensure Reimbursement
- Discounted daycare (Tempe)
- Pet Assistance
- PSLF-qualifying employer
- Access to company fleet vehicles
Notice
All positions at NHCC are safety-sensitive as defined in ARS 23-439. The company strictly prohibits the use, sale, manufacture, distribution, or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, medical marijuana, or drug paraphernalia on company premises, company-owned vehicles, or personal vehicles used for company business or parked on company property. NHCC is a drug-free workplace with zero tolerance for violations.