Behavioral Health Technician
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Location
Pocono Township, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The Behavioral Health Technician provides intense, individualized mental health interventions and support services to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families in community settings. The role involves implementing specific treatment goals under supervision to help clients function optimally in the least restrictive environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet one of several criteria, including a High School Diploma with training, two years of behavioral health service experience, or specific certifications like Behavioral Health Certification or RBT. Applicants also need basic computer proficiency, excellent organizational and communication skills, and reliable transportation.
Job description
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a non-traditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of community-based settings to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families.
- These settings include, but are not limited to home, school, community settings (camp, daycare, etc.).
- The BHT is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, participates as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, and implements specific treatment goals.
- Their goal is to implement sound clinical interventions and supportive services to enable children/adolescents to maintain and function to the best of their ability in the least restrictive setting.
- Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.
Availability
Flexible Schedule up to 40 hours; non-traditional hours including some evenings and weekends.
Qualifications/Requirements
Must meet one of the following
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training OR
- Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services OR
- Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization OR
- Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
- Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
- Reimbursement based on education and experience
- Must be extremely organized
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be professional, flexile, and can work independently
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus but not required.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits
- Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Voluntary Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Voluntary Dental
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance