Behavioral Health Technician

Merakey; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Behavioral Health Technician, where you will provide vital one-on-one support to children and adolescents in various settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to implement behavior modification plans and collaborate with treatment teams to foster a positive impact on young lives. With flexible schedules and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference while advancing their career in a supportive environment. If you are dedicated to helping others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus higher education coursework required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one interventions in various settings.
• Implement behavior modification treatment plans.
• Document behavioral data and maintain progress notes.

Skills

Behavioral Intervention Techniques

Collaboration Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Higher Education Coursework

RBT Certification

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at our programs in York, PA.

Position Details

Behavioral Health Technicians provide one-on-one interventions to children or adolescents at home, school, and/or community settings when such interventions are necessary to avoid more restrictive treatment or educational placements.

Work Location(s): School, community, or home settings

• Works one-on-one with clients
• Implements behavior modification treatment plans based on psychological evaluations, developed by senior team members, tailored to the setting based on medical necessity
• Utilizes prescribed interventions when problematic behaviors occur, targeting antecedents, behavioral/teaching strategies, consequences, reinforcement techniques, and psychosocial activities as prescribed
• Models and implements intervention techniques for treatment team members and supports family efforts to stabilize the child or adolescent, transferring skills to caregivers and teachers for successful discharge
• Collaborates with all treatment team members and professionals in home or community settings, including families
• Documents behavioral and program data during sessions and maintains progress notes per regulatory and program requirements
• Maintains contact with the treatment team and submits weekly payroll and required county-specific paperwork
• Receives scheduled supervision from an assigned clinical supervisor
• Attends required training and completes the necessary hours annually
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Earn: $16.00

Hours: 20-25 weekly

Req: 90058

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more, including:

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. Over 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states annually. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and welcome all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma plus higher education coursework
• Certification – RBT preferred
• 1–3 years relevant experience