Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC)
$23–$27/hr • Full Benefits • Multiple Locations

Make a lasting impact. NHCC is hiring BHTs and Para Professionals to support youth and adults through structured, therapeutic programs in Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, and Casa Grande. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at NHCC. We are committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. NHCC values diversity and and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply! 

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping youth make empowered decisions, build coping skills, and stay engaged academically? The CHOICE Program is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) or Para Professionals to support clients in a structured, therapeutic day program environment.

About the CHOICE Program

The CHOICE Program is a year-round behavioral health day program designed to support youth who need structured therapeutic intervention while maintaining academic progress.

Our program integrates individualized behavioral health treatment, group therapy and skill-building, community-based therapeutic experiences, a structured therapeutic milieu, and an academic component delivered through self-paced distance learning platforms ensuring clients remain engaged in their education while receiving the behavioral health services they need. Treatment planning is individualized, with curriculum and interventions aligned to each client's specific treatment goals.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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)

All qualified applications will receive consideration for open positions with NHCC. 

Pay & Benefits

• $23–$27/hr based on education and experience in the behavioral health field
• 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
• PSLF‑qualifying employer
• Access to company fleet vehicles

Safety-Sensitive & Drug-Free Workplace Notice

All positions at NHCC are safety-sensitive as defined in ARS 23-439. The company strictly prohibits the use, sale, manufacture, distribution, or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, medical marijuana, or drug paraphernalia on company premises, company-owned vehicles, or personal vehicles used for company business or parked on company property.

NHCC is a drug-free workplace with zero tolerance for violations.

Apply today and help empower youth and strengthen your community. 

Salary : $23 - $27