BHT - Youth Day Programming (Tempe)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping youth make empowered decisions, build coping skills, and stay engaged academically? The CHOICE Program is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) or Para Professionals to support clients in a structured, therapeutic day program environment.

About the CHOICE Program

The CHOICE Program is a year-round behavioral health day program designed to support youth who need structured therapeutic intervention while maintaining academic progress.

Our program integrates :

Individualized behavioral health treatment

Group therapy and skill-building

Community-based therapeutic experiences

A structured therapeutic milieu

An academic component delivered through self-paced distance learning platforms

The distance learning platform ensures clients remain engaged in their education while receiving the behavioral health services they need. Treatment planning is individualized, with curriculum and interventions aligned to each client's specific treatment goals.

Program Focus Areas

Emotional regulation

Impulse control

Coping skill development

Accountability and decision-making

Social skills and healthy peer interactions

Academic engagement and responsibility

The goal of the CHOICE Program is to help youth replace impulsive behaviors with healing-centered, empowered decision-making.

Position Responsibilities

As a BHT / Program Professional in the CHOICE Program, you will :

Provide active supervision to ensure client safety

Support and monitor academic engagement through distance learning platforms

Facilitate behavioral health groups and skill-based interventions

Implement individualized treatment goals and behavior plans

Assist with documentation and case coordination

Provide crisis intervention when necessary

Support clients in a structured therapeutic milieu

Model accountability, emotional regulation, and healthy decision-making

Collaborate with clinical and educational partners

This position requires strong structure, consistency, and the ability to balance therapeutic engagement with academic accountability.

Ideal Candidates Will Have :

Experience working with at-risk youth or behavioral health populations

Ability to manage group dynamics in a structured setting

Strong communication and documentation skills

Comfort supporting students in online / self-paced academic programs

Crisis intervention skills (or willingness to be trained)

A passion for empowering youth through accountability and growth

Why Join Our Team?

Meaningful impact in both mental health and academic success

Structured, year-round program environment

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Opportunity for growth within behavioral health services

Engaging, purpose-driven work environment

If you believe in helping youth choose healing over impulses and empowering them to take control of their future, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in creating empowerment through CHOICE.

• APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY SELF-DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVITS AND OBTAIN AN ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) LEVEL 1 FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD, WHICH INVOLVES A STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
• 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.