Youth Day Program Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
About The Position
New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) and Para Professionals to support youth and adults through structured, therapeutic programs. NHCC is committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, valuing diversity and encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The role involves working across three programs designed to help clients build coping skills, emotional regulation, decision-making, and academic or social engagement. These programs include Direct Services (individualized support for youth through adults with family support, life skills, wellness, and behavior modification), the CHOICE Day Program (a structured therapeutic day program with group work, skill-building, and distance-learning academic support), and Therapeutic Recreation (an after-school program using movement, recreation, art, and CBT-based activities to build resilience and confidence).
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
- 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 and 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
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Disability & Life Insurance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 403(b) with match
- Tuition Assistance & Licensure Reimbursement
- Discounted daycare (Tempe)
- Pet Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
