Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

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

The role is non-exempt, part time hourly, and supports an interdisciplinary treatment team under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Responsibilities include implementing treatment goals, using sound clinical interventions, and offering

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following: High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to complete 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)
• Reimbursement based on education and experience
• Proficient using Microsoft Office and database systems; experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexible, and able to work independently
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus but not required
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and goals under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional
• Provide intensive, individualized behavioral health interventions
• Support youth and families in home, school, and community settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver services
• Maintain documentation and use EHR systems as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.
• Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement.

Availability: Flexible schedule, possible for up to 40 hours per week; may require non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

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)
• Reimbursement based on education and experience
• Proficient using Microsoft Office and database systems; experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexile, and can to work independent
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus but not required.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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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