Behavior Health Technician / BHT

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join CCRES as a Behavior Health Technician (BHT) and make a daily difference in the lives of individuals with special needs. This role offers competitive pay, paid credentials, and the chance to work flexible hours in schools, homes, and community settings. Ideal for recent graduates or those seeking a fulfilling career change, with a supportive environment and strong mission.

Benefits

Medical benefits for 30+ hours

Tuition discounts

Paid credential renewals

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral bonus

Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

Milestone service awards

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students with behavior disorders.
• Prompt interventions in behavior management, conflict resolution, and peer interaction.
• Collect daily data and document progress notes.

Skills

Behavior management

Conflict resolution

Anger management

Peer interaction skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Behavior Health Technician (BHT)!

• PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!
• $500 sign-on bonus if assigned to ABA Clinic in Downingtown, Coatesville, or West Chester!

PAID CREDENTIALS- Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY

• BHT starting pay rate of $23.50 per hour and progresses to $26.00 per hour (w2 employment)
• Rate is based on years of related experience
• BHT assignments available throughout Chester County, PA areas

URGENT NEEDS:

• Boyertown, PA: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 3:45pm-5:45pm
• Coatesville, PA: Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm
• Downingtown, PA:
• Monday/Tuesday/Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Monday and Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Tuesday and Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:45pm
• Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm-7:30pm
• Monday and Wednesday 3:30pm-6:00pm
• Gilbertsville, PA: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:00pm-6:30pm
• Honeybrook, PA: Monday -Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Malvern, PA: Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm
• Phoenixville, PA:
• Monday and Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm
• Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm
• Sadburyville, PA: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm
• West Chester, PA:
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 3:15pm-5:15pm
• Monday-Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm
• Monday-Friday 3:30pm-5:30pm
• Monday and Wednesday 4:15pm-6:15pm
• Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm
• Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Saturday 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-5:00pm
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30am-8:30am
• Tuesday and Thursday 4:00pm-5:30pm
• Lincoln University, PA:
• Wednesday and Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm
• Monday-Friday 3:45pm-5:30pm
• Oxford, PA:
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11am-2pm
• Monday-Friday 7am-8am
• Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-6pm
• Monday and Thursday 1pm-6pm
• Toughkenamon, PA: Tuesday and Thursday 3pm-5:30pm
• West Grove, PA:
• Wednesday 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Saturday or Sunday 9am-1pm

PERKS OF WORKING IN INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM:

• Excellent experience after graduation to start a career making a difference every day working with individuals with special needs!
• Great opportunity for those who are retired or seeking a change in career and flexible to work with children in schools, home and community!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to students with behavior disorders in the school, home, and community setting based on medical needs of the client
• Prompt interventions in the areas of: behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and peer interaction skills based on the treatment plan goals provided by a Behavior Consultant or Behavior Analyst
• Collect daily data and document progress notes in a prescribed format for each session with the child/adolescent

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Experience working with children - preferred

CREDENTIALS:

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Human Services FBI
• TB Screening
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* Paid clearances & TB screening!

• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
• Employer paid base medical plan!
• Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
• Milestone service awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
• Paid credential renewals

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an industry leader providing educational and behavioral health HR and recruitment services within Southeastern PA. We work in partnership with the Home & Community Services (H&CS) -- Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) -- program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to individuals with special needs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Updated: 5/29/25 KR)