Youth Day Programming (Glendale/Phoenix) - BHT

New Horizon Community Care • Glendale, AZ

2d

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping youth make empowered decisions, build coping skills, and stay engaged academically? The CHOICE Program is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) or Para Professionals to support clients in a structured, therapeutic day program environment.
About the CHOICE Program
The CHOICE Program is a year-round behavioral health day program designed to support youth who need structured therapeutic intervention while maintaining academic progress.
Our program integrates:
Individualized behavioral health treatment
Group therapy and skill-building
Community-based therapeutic experiences
A structured therapeutic milieu
An academic component delivered through self-paced distance learning platforms
The distance learning platform ensures clients remain engaged in their education while receiving the behavioral health services they need. Treatment planning is individualized, with curriculum and interventions aligned to each client's specific treatment goals.
Program Focus Areas
Emotional regulation
Impulse control
Coping skill development
Accountability and decision-making
Social skills and healthy peer interactions
Academic engagement and responsibility
The goal of the CHOICE Program is to help youth replace impulsive behaviors with healing-centered, empowered decision-making.
Why Work at New Horizon Community Care?
New Horizon Community Care is a nonprofit agency providing mental health services throughout Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Our mission is to create structured, therapeutic environments that empower individuals to build healthy relationships and develop life skills that promote personal growth.
We provide a challenging, dynamic work environment where excellence is recognized and professional growth is encouraged.
New Horizon Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
For employment-related questions, please contact Human Resources at 480-722-2730.

Requirements

• Must meet the minimum state licensing requirements for Behavioral Health Technicians or Para Professionals
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with at-risk or behavioral health populations (youth, teens, or adults)
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with no restrictions
• Must maintain a driving record that allows insurability under NHCC's insurance carriers
• Must be able to complete Criminal History Self-Disclosure Affidavits
• Must be able to obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Unrestricted Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, which includes State and Federal criminal background checks

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at-risk youth or behavioral health populations
• Ability to manage group dynamics in a structured setting
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Comfort supporting students in online/self-paced academic programs
• Crisis intervention skills (or willingness to be trained)
• A passion for empowering youth through accountability and growth

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision to ensure client safety
• Support and monitor academic engagement through distance learning platforms
• Facilitate behavioral health groups and skill-based interventions
• Implement individualized treatment goals and behavior plans
• Assist with documentation and case coordination
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Support clients in a structured therapeutic milieu
• Model accountability, emotional regulation, and healthy decision-making
• Collaborate with clinical and educational partners

What This Job Offers

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