Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Chimes; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to provide crucial support to children and adolescents facing behavioral challenges. This role involves implementing clinical service delivery goals and maintaining professional relationships with clients and their families. You'll play a vital part in enhancing communication and problem-solving skills while ensuring compliance with licensure standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as tuition reimbursement options. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Discounts through 'Tickets at Work'

Qualifications

• One year of experience in mental health support services for youth.
• Certification as BCAT required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one services to children/adolescents and families.
• Implement interventions based on treatment plans developed by consultants.

Skills

Behavior Management

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our vast array of services— educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for providing one-to-one services to an identified child/adolescent and family to reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, school, and community.

Program:

Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Pay Rate:

$18+/hour

Job Functions:

1. Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policies/procedures.
2. Report to the direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
3. Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state prior to working alone with clients (6 hours supervised hours in the field) and any other required thereafter.
4. Submit to Human Resources, in a timely manner, copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training.
5. Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards.
6. Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies.
7. Participate in interagency meetings, as required, and represent the agency professionally in all contacts with clients, payers, and collateral staff.
8. Work within a group to develop internal systems to improve and ensure quality services.
9. Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
10. Provide all authorized client services and supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly.
11. Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation.
12. Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment and behavior management plans developed by the Behavior Consultant.
13. Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises.
14. Participate in all required supervision and staff meetings.

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

One year of full-time experience in providing mental health support services to youth or young adults.

Licensure/Certifications:

Certification as BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician Certification).

Required Clearances:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and federal fingerprint-based criminal history clearances; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Note:

Additional related experience and/or education may be substituted at the discretion of the Personnel Officer.

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And more!

Learn More:

Visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers

Qualifications, Skills, Behaviors, Motivations, Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications:

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