Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide intensive, individualized mental health interventions for children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings.

The role is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional and supports family goals with evidence-based strategies. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, strong communication skills, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in behavioral health services preferred.
• Certifications in behavioral health or RBT advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized mental health interventions in home, school and community settings.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team under supervision.
• Support families to implement treatment goals and improve functioning.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Reliable transportation

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2+ years experience in behavioral health services

Behavioral Health Certification

Behavior Analysis Certification

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you believe in providing support and mental health interventions to help them achieve their full potential? If so, we want you to join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

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.

Pay Rage: $17.50-$20.00/ hour

Availability - Up to 40 hours per week

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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 Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus!

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 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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