Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

New Horizon Community Care • Phoenix, AZ

8d • $23 - $27

About The Position

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for its Therapeutic Recreation Program, an after-school behavioral health program for youth and young adults. The program combines recreation with evidence-informed therapeutic approaches, including trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral strategies, mentorship, recreation, and structured activities. BHTs work alongside clinical and program teams to support participants navigating behavioral, emotional, and social challenges and help them practice skills for school, home, relationships, and everyday life.

This active, hands-on position uses sports, movement, games, art, group activities, and skill-building experiences to help participants develop confidence, resilience, healthy coping skills, and positive relationships. The role includes supporting individualized treatment goals and behavior plans, providing supervision and crisis intervention when needed, maintaining a safe and structured environment, and collaborating with clinicians, Team Leads, and other program staff. Programs work four 10-hour shifts, with schedules varying by location.

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 Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (Unrestricted).
• Be able to complete criminal history self-disclosure affidavits and obtain an Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, which involves a state and federal criminal background check.
• 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 dependable, patient, flexible, and willing to learn.

Nice To Haves

• 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 increasing amounts 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