Mentor/Behavior Coach (BHT) - West Valley

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone's life? We are currently seeking a dedicated BHT who will serve as a positive role model to support, lead, and encourage youth and young adults. You will have the chance to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills. We believe that personal relationships hold the key to changing behavior, and we place our trust in our passionate team of BHTs. Direct Service BHTs are a big part of our client's treatment team, including therapists, caseworkers, probation officers, legal guardians, etc.

NEW HORIZON COMMUNITY CARE OFFERS OUTPATIENT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY.

We encourage the development of healthy relationships and personal growth through group and individual treatment programs. Our mentors and clinicians work closely with the client's treatment teams, families, and guardians to ensure they receive the most effective services.

Our Direct Services program is available for clients from early childhood to youth and teens, all through adulthood, with locations in Phoenix, Chandler, Tempe, and Casa Grande. We provide treatment focusing on individual goals, family support, health & wellness, life skills development, and emotion management.

Individual or Group sessions are provided but not limited to the following:

• General Mental Health (GMH)
• Substance Abuse
• Psycho-educational Topics
• Anger Management
• Emotion Regulation
• Grief/Loss/Trauma
• Healthy Relationships

ABOUT NEW HORIZON COMMUNITY CARE (NHCC)

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is a non-profit agency specializing in outpatient behavioral health services, serving at-risk youth, teens, and adults all around the valley. Check out more about NHCC here!

Established in 2001, NHCC has developed a programming structure that challenges, encourages, and empowers clients to enhance their self-esteem and modify their behaviors in order to become productive community members. Clients participate in activities, groups, and life lessons that help them assess their internal strengths, capabilities and improve decision-making skills.

Our agency proudly and productively works with everyone involved with each client's program. Our experienced staff guides each client in building a strong foundation to benefit them as they develop the skills to reach their fullest potential in an ever-changing and expanding world. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at New Horizon Community Care. We are committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Must Haves:

• Must meet the minimum state licensing requirement for Behavioral Health Technicians or Para Professionals
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience working with at-risk or behavioral health care with youth, teens, or adults
  • Valid AZ Driver's License with no restrictions

*APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY SELF-DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVITS AND OBTAIN AN ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) UNRESTRICTED 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.*

Salary: (Based on experience in the field and education)

• $23 - 27.00 an hour based upon education and experience in the field

New Horizon Community Care offers an excellent Benefits Package:

• Access to our fleet of company vehicles, staff do not transport clients their personal vehicles.
• Medical Insurance - Fully company-paid plan after 30 days of employment following the first of the month
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
• Life Insurance - Company Paid, with an option to contribute more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Policy
• Paid holidays
• 403 B Retirement plan with company contribution matching after one year
• Supplemental insurance stipends (ex. AFLAC or Assurity)

*** Relevant experience may include jobs and positions like:

• Behavioral Coach
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
• Case Aide
• Case Manager
• CFT Facilitator
• Community-based Specialist
• Counselor
• Direct Support
• Family Support Worker
• Group Home Staff
• In-home Support
• Life Coach
• Social Worker
• Youth Mentor
• Mentor