Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Plains Township (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to deliver targeted mental health interventions in community settings for children and adolescents. The role operates under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional and contributes to the treatment team.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment goals, coordinating with families and schools, and maintaining flexible hours up to 40 per week. This part-time hourly position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 40+ hours of training.
• 2+ years of behavioral health experience.
• Behavioral Health or RBT certifications accepted.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365; EHR knowledge a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive mental health interventions and support services to children/adolescents.
• Work in home, school, and community settings under supervision.
• Collaborate with a treatment team and implement specific goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Behavioral Health Certification

RBT Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

EHR systems

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you believe in providing support and mental health interventions to help them achieve their full potential? If so, we want you to join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

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.

Pay Rage: $17.50-$20.00/ hour

Availability: 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 using Microsoft Office 365 or similar; knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus!

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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