Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

New Horizon Community Care • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for its Therapeutic Recreation Program, an after-school behavioral health program combining 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. Using trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral strategies, mentorship, recreation, and structured activities, they help participants build confidence, resilience, healthy coping skills, and positive relationships.

This active, hands-on role involves sports, movement, games, art, group activities, and skill-building experiences. Therapeutic Recreation programs work four 10-hour shifts. Chandler’s schedule is Sunday through Wednesday; Phoenix’s schedule is Wednesday through Saturday. The advertised pay is $23–$27 per hour, based on education and relevant behavioral health experience. A $500 sign-on bonus is available for the Phoenix location only.

Requirements

• Meet Arizona requirements for the Behavioral Health Technician position.
• 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; this involves a state and federal criminal background check.
• Be able to complete criminal history self-disclosure affidavits.
• Be comfortable being active and participating alongside clients.
• Be able to confidently manage group dynamics and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Have strong communication and documentation skills.
• Be able to provide structure while keeping activities engaging and fun.
• Be dependable, patient, flexible, and willing to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working with youth and young adults.
• Experience with at-risk youth, behavioral health, recreation, coaching, mentoring, education, or similar populations.
• Interest in gaining hands-on experience in behavioral health, social work, psychology, recreation, education, or human services.

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.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid employee medical insurance after 30 days, effective the first of the following month.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, with amounts increasing each year.
• Paid company holidays.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and discounted tuition with GCU.
• 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.
• $500 sign-on bonus for the Phoenix location only.

What This Job Offers

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