Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Casa Grande

New Horizon Community Care • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

New Horizon Community Care is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians and Para Professionals to support youth and adults through structured therapeutic programs in Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, and Casa Grande. The role works across Direct Services, the CHOICE Day Program, and Therapeutic Recreation, helping clients build coping skills, emotional regulation, decision-making, and academic or social engagement.

Direct Services provides individualized support to clients from youth through adulthood, including family support, life skills, wellness, and behavior modification. The CHOICE Day Program offers structured therapeutic groups, skill-building, and distance-learning academic support. Therapeutic Recreation is an after-school program using movement, recreation, art, and CBT-based activities to build resilience and confidence.

NHCC identifies diversity and inclusion as foundational principles and is committed to accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care. All positions are safety-sensitive and subject to the company's drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

• Meet state licensing requirements for Behavioral Health Technicians or Para Professionals.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid Arizona driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Be able to obtain an unrestricted Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Have experience with at-risk youth or behavioral health populations.
• Have strong communication and documentation skills.
• Be able to manage group dynamics.
• Be comfortable in structured environments.
• Be willing to learn crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients and ensure their safety.
• Facilitate groups, activities, and skill-building sessions.
• Support treatment goals and behavior plans.
• Assist with documentation and case coordination.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Support academics in the CHOICE Day Program.
• Participate in recreation and movement-based activities in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Collaborate with clinical and program teams.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical insurance after 30 days, effective the first of the following month.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 403(b) plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance and licensure reimbursement.
• Discounted daycare in Tempe.
• Pet assistance.
• Employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Access to company fleet vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED