Therapeutic Recreation Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Phoenix
Listed compensation
$23-$27/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Full Benefits
- Multiple Locations
About the Role
Therapeutic Recreation – After‑school program using movement, recreation, art, and CBT‑based activities to build resilience and confidence. 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.
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
- 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)
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
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician will supervise youth in therapeutic after-school programs, facilitating activities and providing mentorship based on individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for ensuring client safety, documenting progress, and providing crisis intervention when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Applicants must also be able to obtain an Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and have experience working with at-risk youth or behavioral health populations.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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