Therapeutic Recreation BHT Team Lead - Phoenix (Ask About Our Sign On Incentive)

New Horizon Community Care • Litchfield Park, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is seeking a dedicated Team Lead (BHT) for their Phoenix Therapeutic Recreation program. This role involves serving as a positive role model to support, lead, and encourage youth and young adults, as well as a team of BHTs. The position offers the opportunity to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, while increasing knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills. NHCC believes that personal relationships are key to changing behavior and trusts its passionate team of BHTs. NHCC hires BHTs and Para Professionals to support youth and adults through structured, therapeutic programs. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at NHCC, and they are committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds. The Therapeutic Recreation program uses movement, recreation, art, and CBT-based activities to build resilience and confidence. Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) play a critical role in this program, supporting youth and young adults navigating at-risk behaviors in an after-school setting. BHTs provide mentorship, guidance, and care through trauma-informed approaches and cognitive behavior therapy, utilizing sports and activities as therapeutic tools. The role involves working closely with the clinical team to implement individualized treatment plans and ensure the safety and well-being of clients.

Requirements

• Experience with at‑risk youth or behavioral health populations
• Strong communication & documentation skills
• Ability to manage group dynamics
• Comfort with structured environments
• Willingness to learn crisis intervention
• Meet state licensing requirements for BHTs/Para Professionals
• Must possess at least an Associate's degree in a mental health-related field, or be willing to obtain an Associate's degree within 3 years
• Must be available to work Wednesday - Saturday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• 21+ years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid AZ Driver's License & insurable driving record
• Must be able to obtain an AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (Unrestricted)

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and clients to ensure 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 (CHOICE)
• Participate in recreation and movement‑based activities (Therapeutic Rec)
• Collaborate with clinical and program teams

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid medical insurance after 30 days (effective first of the following month)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Disability & Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) with match
• Tuition Assistance & Licensure Reimbursement
• Discounted daycare (Tempe)
• Pet Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree