Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Mount Union (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to deliver targeted mental health interventions for children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings. The BHT will operate under supervision and join an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement specified goals.

Flexibility to work up to 40 hours weekly is available. Qualifications include a HS diploma or equivalent, or relevant certifications/experience, strong communication, data skills, and reliable

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed educational or experience requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with data collection tools, software applications, and Microsoft Office; EHR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intense individualized mental health interventions in community settings to children and adolescents.
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement treatment goals and help clients function in the least restrictive setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Data collection tools

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Bilingual Spanish (nice to have)

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Behavioral Health Certification

RBT Certification

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

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.

Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

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)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in using data collection tools and software applications.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Reimbursement based on education and experience.

Benefits Available:

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