Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

New Horizon Community Care • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians and paraprofessionals to support youth and adults through structured therapeutic programs in Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, and Casa Grande. The role may be based in one of three programs: Direct Services, providing individualized support such as family support, life skills, wellness, and behavior modification; the CHOICE Day Program, offering therapeutic group work, skill-building, and distance-learning academic support; or Therapeutic Recreation, an after-school program using movement, recreation, art, and CBT-based activities to build resilience and confidence. NHCC describes diversity and inclusion as foundational principles and is committed to accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care. Positions are safety-sensitive and subject to the employer's drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

• Meet state licensing requirements for Behavioral Health Technicians or paraprofessionals.
• 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.
• Experience with at-risk youth or behavioral health populations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage group dynamics.
• Comfort working in structured environments.
• Willingness 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 insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Discounted daycare in Tempe.
• Pet assistance.
• Access to company fleet vehicles.
• Potential sign-on bonus for the Phoenix location; applicants are asked to check eligibility.
• Employer is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualifying employer.

What This Job Offers

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