Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone's life?
We are currently seeking a dedicated BHT who will serve as a positive role model to support, lead, and encourage youth and young adults. You will have the chance to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills. We believe that personal relationships hold the key to changing behavior, and we place our trust in our passionate team of BHTs.
New Horizon Community Care offers outpatient services throughout the valley with locations in Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, and Casa Grande!
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM
Our Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) play a critical role in our Therapeutic Recreation 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 our clients.
We encourage the development of healthy relationships and personal growth through group and individual treatment programs. Our mentors and clinicians work closely with the client's treatment teams, families, and guardians to ensure they receive the most effective services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide immediate support and intervention to youth in crisis, utilizing trauma-informed care principles and de-escalation techniques.
- Offer one-on-one mentorship to address emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Facilitate and actively engage in workshops focusing on personal development, academic achievement, and professional skill-building.
- Supervise youth during activities, ensuring safety and adherence to program policies.
- Maintain accurate daily documentation, records, and reports.
- Collaborate with team members to provide integrated support to youth through sports and activities.
- Provide transportation to and from therapeutic recreation programs in company vehicles.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (typical schedule for BHTs)
Program Focus Areas Include:
- General Mental Health (GMH)
- Substance Abuse
- Psycho-educational Topics
- Anger Management
- Emotion Regulation
- Grief, Loss, and Trauma
- Healthy Relationships
ABOUT NEW HORIZON COMMUNITY CARE (NHCC)
New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is a non-profit agency specializing in outpatient behavioral health services, serving at-risk youth, teens, and adults all around the valley. Check out more about NHCC here!
Established in 2001, NHCC has developed a programming structure that challenges, encourages, and empowers clients to enhance their self-esteem and modify their behaviors in order to become productive community members. Clients participate in activities, groups, and life lessons that help them assess their internal strengths, capabilities and improve decision-making skills.
Our agency proudly and productively works with everyone involved with each client's program. Our experienced staff guides each client in building a strong foundation to benefit them as they develop the skills to reach their fullest potential in an ever-changing and expanding world. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at New Horizon Community Care. We are committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Must Haves:
- Minimum state licensing requirements for Behavioral Health Technicians or Paraprofessionals.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working with at-risk youth, teens, or adults in behavioral health care.
- Valid AZ driver's license with no restrictions.
- Ability to complete criminal history self-disclosure affidavits and obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) unrestricted Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (state and federal background checks required).
- Must pass a drug test and comply with NHCC's drug-free workplace policy.
*All positions at NHCC are safety-sensitive, as defined in ARS 23-439. Therefore, the company prohibits the use, sale, manufacture, distribution, or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, medical marijuana, or drug paraphernalia on any and all segments of the company premises, company-owned vehicles, or personal vehicles used for company business or parked on company property. NHCC is a drug-free zone with zero tolerance for violators.*
Salary:
- $23.00 - $27.00 per hour based on education and experience in the behavioral health field
Benefits:
- Access to our fleet of company vehicles, staff do not transport clients their personal vehicles.
- Medical Insurance - Fully company-paid plan after 30 days of employment following the first of the month
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
- Life Insurance - Company Paid, with an option to contribute more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Policy
- Paid holidays
- 403 B Retirement plan with company contribution matching after one year
- Supplemental insurance stipends (ex. AFLAC or Assurity)
*** Relevant experience may include jobs and positions like:
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
- Case Aide
- Case Manager
- CFT Facilitator
- Community-based Specialist
- Counselor
- Direct Support
- Family Support Worker
- Group Home Staff
- In-home Support
- Life Coach
- Social Worker
- Youth Mentor
- Mentor