Behavioral Health Technician

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide intensive, individualized behavioral health interventions for children and adolescents across home, school, and community settings.

Under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional, you will implement treatment goals as part of an interdisciplinary team, support families, and strive to help youths function to the best of their ability in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 40+ hours of training
• Minimum 2 years of behavioral health service experience
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification
• Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification
• RBT 40-hour training course required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MS Office proficiency; experience with an EHR is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reliable transportation

CPR/First Aid (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Behavioral Health Certification

Behavior Analysis Certification

RBT Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Schedule: Availability up to 40 hours a week; flexible schedule may include evenings and weekends.

RBT BONUS AVAILBLE

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 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)
• RBT 40-hour training course will be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage required.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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 throughout community to homes and schools

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

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

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Preferred

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