Behavioral Health Technican

Birch Agency; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurances

Short Term Disability

PTO

Weekly pay

Job summary

Birch Agency is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to support students in a Kingston, PA school setting. The BHT will assist in building behavioral, social, emotional, and communication skills under supervision and collaborate with teachers, families, and clinicians.

Responsibilities include implementing behavioral strategies, supporting classroom routines, documenting progress, and participating in team trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience with children in mental health settings preferred.
• Ability to follow individualized plans and work with school staff.
• Commitment to respectful, student-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group behavioral support to students as assigned.
• Implement behavioral strategies and interventions developed by the supervising clinician or treatment team.
• Support students in following classroom routines, transitions, and school expectations.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, coping skills, and independence.
• Observe student behavior and document objective progress and relevant incidents.
• Use approved positive behavior-support and de-escalation strategies.
• Communicate appropriately with teachers, caregivers, and members of the student’s support team.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
• Follow student plans, confidentiality requirements, school policies, and safety procedures.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and required training.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

De-escalation

Observation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Position: Behavioral Health Technican Location: Kingston, PA 18704 Description: Birch Agency is seeking a compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support students in a school setting in Kingston, PA. The BHT helps students build behavioral, social, emotional, and communication skills so they can participate safely and successfully in the school day. The Behavioral Health Technician works under the direction of a supervising clinician and collaborates with teachers, school staff, families, and other providers. The role involves implementing individualized behavioral strategies, supporting students during classroom and school activities, and documenting progress in accordance with the student s plan and applicable requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small-group behavioral support to students as assigned.
• Implement behavioral strategies and interventions developed by the supervising clinician or treatment team.
• Support students in following classroom routines, transitions, and school expectations.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, coping skills, and independence.
• Observe student behavior and document objective progress and relevant incidents.
• Use approved positive behavior-support and de-escalation strategies.
• Communicate appropriately with teachers, caregivers, and members of the student s support team.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
• Follow student plans, confidentiality requirements, school policies, and safety procedures.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and required training.

Benefits:

• 401 (k) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurances
• Short Term Disability
• PTO
• Weekly pay

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree;experience working with children in a mental health setting preferred.
• Previous experience working with children or students with behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs preferred.
• Ability to follow individualized plans and work collaboratively with school staff and clinical supervisors.
• Commitment to respectful, student-centered, and culturally responsive support.

Work Environment:

This position is based in a school and may involve supporting students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and other school settings. The BHT must be able to remain attentive throughout the school day and respond calmly to changing student needs.