Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Tempe

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$27/hr

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC)

$23–$27/hr

  • Full Benefits
  • Multiple Locations

Make a lasting impact. NHCC is hiring BHTs and Para Professionals to support youth and adults through structured, therapeutic programs in Chandler, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, and Casa Grande. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at NHCC. We are committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. NHCC values diversity and and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply!

About the Role

Work across 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

What You Bring

  • 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

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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)

All qualified applications will receive consideration for open positions with NHCC.

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

Safety-Sensitive & Drug-Free Workplace Notice

All positions at NHCC are safety-sensitive as defined in ARS 23-439. The company strictly prohibits the use, sale, manufacture, distribution, or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, medical marijuana, or drug paraphernalia on company premises, company-owned vehicles, or personal vehicles used for company business or parked on company property.

NHCC is a drug-free workplace with zero tolerance for violations.

Apply today and help empower youth and strengthen your community.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician will supervise and support clients through structured therapeutic programs, including direct services, day programs, and recreational activities. They are responsible for facilitating group sessions, documenting progress, and providing crisis intervention to ensure client safety and goal attainment.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and meet state licensing requirements for BHTs. A valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to obtain an Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card are mandatory.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportGroup facilitationLife skills trainingGroup dynamics managementSafety supervisionTreatment goal support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 Balance Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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)