Behavioral Health Technician

PSG Global Solutions Careers; Argyle (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the Healthcare Systems and Services industry is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician. This role offers the chance to work closely with neurodiverse children, implementing tailored learning programs and making a meaningful impact on their development in a home setting. The opportunity includes comprehensive training, flexibility in hours, and a starting hourly wage between $15-$18. If you're passionate about supporting children's growth, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k savings plan

Paid training

Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via Benefit Hub

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children ages 0-18 years preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children to implement learning programs.
• Collect data on target behaviors while maintaining confidentiality.
• Partner with a Behavior Analyst to implement behavioral intervention plans.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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The Opportunity

Description

We're looking for a Behavioral Health Technician, working in the Healthcare Systems and Services industry in Northlake, Texas, United States.

Do you excel in building relationships with children and their families with trust and care?

Do you have a passion for helping neurodiverse children feel great about themselves while building confidence to achieve daily and long-term social and behavioral success?

Are you a compassionate caregiver with at least a high school diploma (or GED) located in Northlake, TX?

Centria Health is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to work one-on-one with children and families with autism to implement learning programs, collect data on target behaviors, communicate with stakeholders, maintain client confidentiality, and regularly meet with their direct leader. You will build trust and care with the child and their family in their home setting within 15 minutes from where you reside.

Our comprehensive paid behavioral health training will prepare you to directly impact the developmental growth of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and guide you to support your assigned child through their unique development opportunities, including potentially aggressive reactions. Under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

What makes this role unique?

• 15-20 hours / week
• Assignments within 15 minutes from your residence
• Paid training
• 401k savings plan

What your day will look like :

• At the child's home, you will adapt teaching techniques to various physical and mental behaviors to provide one-on-one developmental and behavioral support, understanding some patient styles may be more confrontational than others.
• For guided help, you will partner with a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement individualized behavioral intervention plans which may include many physical and mental exercises to provide optimal support to your assigned child.
• You will use evidence-based techniques to engage actively with children with physical activity which may include standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and at times carrying children or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

How we take care of our team members :

• A starting hourly rate between $15-$18 that increases based on experience, certification level, and highest level of education.
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a child with special needs.
• A structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis.
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via our Benefit Hub

Our Client

Do Wonders. Since 2010, our client has helped over 10,000 children to acquire essential life skills to help them reach their full potential. Being a leader in ABA Therapy, they have had the great satisfaction of seeing the impact their work has had on our clients. The number of children reaching their potential through their services continues to flourish.

Experience Required for Your Success

• A high school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children ages 0-18 years in a daycare, classroom setting preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working one-on-one with clients in a behavioral health environment preferred.
• A passion for helping children with autism and making a real difference in their lives.
• Patience and compassion with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid Certification, and Tuberculosis test (if you haven't had one in the past year).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

What Do You Think?

Does your experience reflect what it takes to be successful in this role? Do the work and challenges excite you about what's possible?

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