Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

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

You will be supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, participate as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, and work toward enabling youths to function in the least restrictive setting. Flexible hours up to 40 per week with competitive weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Strong verbal and written computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive individualized mental health interventions and support in community settings
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Implement treatment goals and ensure services are provided in the least restrictive setting
• Travel up to 10-15 miles one way through service areas

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Reliability/Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Certification

2+ years experience in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems knowledge

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.

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)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Strong verbal and written computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 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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Travel Required

Yes . Travel up to 10-15 miles one way through service areas

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