Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Phoenix/Glendale

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$27/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Full Benefits

About the Role

Work in one of three programs that help clients build coping skills, emotional regulation, decision‑making, and academic or social engagement:

Direct Services – Individualized support for youth through adults (family support, life skills, wellness, behavior modification).

CHOICE Day Program – Structured therapeutic day program with group work, skill‑building, and distance‑learning academic support.

Therapeutic Recreation – After‑school program using movement, recreation, art, and CBT‑based activities to build resilience and confidence.

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 and support clients through structured therapeutic programs, including facilitating groups and assisting with behavior plans. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating care, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

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 meet state licensing requirements for BHTs and be able to obtain an AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Key Skills

Group facilitationLife skills trainingSafety supervisionTreatment planningGroup dynamics management

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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Tolleson

  • Typical 3-bed home value $369k
  • Typical rent $2,004/mo
  • Residents' average commute 22 min
  • Metro price index 103.3 · U.S. average 100
  • State income tax up to 2.5%
Sources & calculation

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About New Horizon Community Care

Individual and Family Services
Tempe, ARIZONA (AZ)
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% company-paid medical insurance after 30 days
Dental & Vision Insurance
Company-paid Disability & Life Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
403(b) with match
Tuition Assistance & Licensure Reimbursement
Discounted daycare (Tempe)