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.

Why Work at New Horizon Community Care?

New Horizon Community Care is a nonprofit agency providing mental health services throughout Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Our mission is to create structured, therapeutic environments that empower individuals to build healthy relationships and develop life skills that promote personal growth.

We provide a challenging, dynamic work environment where excellence is recognized and professional growth is encouraged.

New Horizon Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

For employment-related questions, please contact Human Resources at .

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

Must Haves

• Must meet the minimum state licensing requirements for Behavioral Health Technicians or Para Professionals

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience working with at-risk or behavioral health populations (youth, teens, or adults)

• Valid Arizona Driver's License with no restrictions

• Must maintain a driving record that allows insurability under NHCC's insurance carriers

• Must be able to complete Criminal History Self-Disclosure Affidavits

• Must be able to obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Unrestricted Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, which includes State and Federal criminal background checks

Salary

$23.00 – $27.00 per hour
Compensation is based on education and experience in the behavioral health field.

Typical Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Access to company fleet vehicles (staff do NOT transport clients in personal vehicles)

• Medical Insurance – Fully company-paid plan after 30 days of employment (effective first of the following month)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid

• Life Insurance – Company Paid (with option to increase coverage)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution matching after one year

• Supplemental insurance stipends (AFLAC or Assurity)

• Tuition Assistance

• State Licensure Reimbursement (if applicable)

• Discounted daycare services in Tempe

• Pet Assistance

• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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.

Relevant Experience May Include:

• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

• Case Aide

• Case Manager

• CFT Facilitator

• Community-Based Specialist

• Counselor

• Direct Support Professional

• Family Support Worker

• Group Home Staff

• In-Home Support

• Life Coach

• Social Worker

• Youth Mentor

• Youth Sports Coach

• Youth Ministry

• Mentor