Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is recruiting a Behavioral Health Technician to deliver intensive, individualized mental health interventions for children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings.

The BHT works under a Qualified Mental Health Professional and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to implement targeted treatment goals. The position offers a flexible schedule (up to 40 hours/week) with non-traditional hours and requires travel to client homes and schools.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with the ability to complete 40+ hours of training
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from an accredited organization
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus
• Strong Verbal and Written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance required

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive individualized mental health interventions and support services to children/adolescents
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional and as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Implement specific treatment goals for clients
• Travel to homes, schools, and community settings as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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.

Flexible Schedule - up to 40 hours per week; non-traditional hours.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must meet one of the following:

• 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)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong Verbal and Written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance required.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Competitive 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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Travel Required

Yes . Possibility for travel throughout community to homes and schools.

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

High School or better.

Bachelors or better.

Driver's License

Reg. Behavioral Tech

Equal Opportunity Employer

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