Behavioral Health Technician

COMHAR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to provide essential one-on-one mental health interventions for children and adolescents facing emotional challenges. This role emphasizes family engagement and collaboration with educational staff to foster positive behavioral changes. The technician will implement tailored strategies to promote psychosocial growth and help children integrate into their daily activities. With a focus on safety and emotional support, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming behavioral health services in the community.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete 64 hours of paid training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement interventions to develop self-management skills.
• Support teachers and caregivers in managing child behavior.
• Promote positive relationships with peers and family.

Skills

Behavioral intervention planning

Crisis intervention techniques

Positive behavioral reinforcement

Emotional support

Time-structuring activities

Education

High school diploma/GED

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Behavioral Health Technician

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Description

***Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination.***

RATE: $17.50/HR

***PAID TRAININGS***

Employment Status: Per Diem/ Relief (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FULL-TIME BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, AND RETIREMENT)

COMHAR's Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) located in Philadelphia supports children, youth, and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. Services are provided across various settings (home, school, community) to help reduce or replace problematic behaviors with positive, socially appropriate ones, emphasizing family engagement throughout.

The Behavioral Health Technician offers one-to-one mental health interventions to children or adolescents with serious emotional disturbances to prevent restrictive services or out-of-home placements, promoting psychosocial growth. These services, recommended by psychologists or psychiatrists and approved by CBH, are short-term with minimal disruption to the child's routine. The technician collaborates with families, teachers, and school personnel to develop skills for integrating children into normal activities. Interventions include:

• Positive behavioral reinforcement
• Emotional support
• Time-structuring activities
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Other strategies as prescribed in the child's treatment plan

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing interventions to develop self-management skills such as attention focusing, organization, planning, and appropriate participation across settings.
• Supporting teachers, parents, and caregivers in supervising and managing the child's behavior.
• Helping implement behavioral intervention plans and alternative activities for challenging behaviors.
• Promoting positive relationships with peers, family, and school staff.
• Ensuring safety and promoting positive behaviors in various settings.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED or higher.
• Ability to complete 64 hours of paid training upon hire.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1975, committed to nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

Salary: $17.50/hour

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