Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for a part-time, hourly role in the United States. The BHT provides intensive, individualized mental health interventions for children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings, under supervision.

The position emphasizes flexible hours, evenings and weekends, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement treatment goals and support youth in the least restrictive setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and ability to complete 40+ hours of training.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health services.
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification.
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT).
• Proficient computer skills; EHR experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized mental health interventions and support in diverse settings.
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional and participate on an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement specified treatment goals to help children/adolescents function in the least restrictive setting.
• Deliver services in home, school, and community settings (camp, daycare, etc.).

Skills

Computer skills

EHR experience

Spanish language (bonus)

Driver's license

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Behavioral health certifications

RBT certification

Job description

Status:Part Time Hourly

FLSA classification:Non-Exempt

Availability - Flexible Hours; Non-traditional hours, evenings and weekends may be required. Up to 40 hours a week.

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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must meet one of the following:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to complete 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 computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage required.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Hours

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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