Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
About The Position
New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) for our Therapeutic Recreation Program. This role uses sports, movement, games, art, group activities, and skill-building experiences to help youth build confidence, resilience, healthy coping skills, and positive relationships. Therapeutic Recreation is an after-school behavioral health program that combines 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. Through trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral strategies, mentorship, recreation, and structured activities, participants practice skills they can carry into school, home, relationships, and everyday life.
Requirements
- Must meet Arizona requirements for the BHT position
- 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Arizona Driver's License and insurable driving record
- Must be able to obtain an Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (Unrestricted)
- Ability to complete criminal history self-disclosure affidavits and obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, which involves a state and federal criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoy working with youth and young adults
- Have experience with at-risk youth, behavioral health, recreation, coaching, mentoring, education, or similar populations
- Are comfortable being active and participating alongside clients
- Can confidently manage group dynamics and maintain appropriate boundaries
- Have strong communication and documentation skills
- Can provide structure while still making activities engaging and fun
- Are dependable, patient, flexible, and willing to learn
- Want 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 & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition Assistance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
