Faith Based Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Phoenix
Listed compensation
$23-$27/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
- New Horizon Community Care (NHCC)
- $23–$27/hr
- Full Benefits
Make a lasting impact. NHCC is hiring BHTs and Para Professionals to support youth and adults through structured, therapeutic programs at a faith based center. 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!
What You'll Do
Provide individualized support for youth through adults (family support, life skills, wellness, behavior modification)
- 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
- 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
Provide individualized support and behavior modification for youth and adults within a structured, faith-based environment. Facilitate group activities, ensure safety, and collaborate with clinical teams to support treatment goals.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid Arizona driver's license. Applicants must meet state licensing requirements for BHTs and be able to obtain an Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $48k–$56k | Behavioral Health median $40k (middle half $37k–$42k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Arizona | 79 active | 1,209 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona healthcare professional listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 821 in the last 30 days | 547 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +9.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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