BHT - Youth Day Programming (Tempe)

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

• An academic component delivered through self-paced distance learning platforms

The distance learning platform ensures 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.

Program Focus Areas

• Emotional regulation

• Impulse control

• Coping skill development

• Accountability and decision-making

• Social skills and healthy peer interactions

• Academic engagement and responsibility

The goal of the CHOICE Program is to help youth replace impulsive behaviors with healing-centered, empowered decision-making.

Position Responsibilities

As a BHT/Program Professional in the CHOICE Program, you will:

• Provide active supervision to ensure client safety

• Support and monitor academic engagement through distance learning platforms

• Facilitate behavioral health groups and skill-based interventions

• Implement individualized treatment goals and behavior plans

• Assist with documentation and case coordination

• Provide crisis intervention when necessary

• Support clients in a structured therapeutic milieu

• Model accountability, emotional regulation, and healthy decision-making

• Collaborate with clinical and educational partners

This position requires strong structure, consistency, and the ability to balance therapeutic engagement with academic accountability.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Experience working with at-risk youth or behavioral health populations

• Ability to manage group dynamics in a structured setting

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Comfort supporting students in online/self-paced academic programs

• Crisis intervention skills (or willingness to be trained)

• A passion for empowering youth through accountability and growth

Why Join Our Team?

• Meaningful impact in both mental health and academic success

• Structured, year-round program environment

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

• Opportunity for growth within behavioral health services

• Engaging, purpose-driven work environment

If you believe in helping youth choose healing over impulses and empowering them to take control of their future, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in creating empowerment through CHOICE.