Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Plains Township, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre (PA, Luzerne County, Luzerne County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

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

The role is non-traditional, supervised by a qualified professional, and aimed at helping youths function at their best in the least restrictive environment. Flexible hours and travel are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive individualized mental health interventions and support in home, school, and community settings.
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Implement treatment goals and sound clinical interventions to help children/adolescents function in the least restrictive setting.
• Travel throughout county to homes, schools, and in community.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Behavioral Health Certification

Behavioral Analysis Certification

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

EHR systems

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17.50 USD to $20 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

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
• 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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Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout county to homes, schools, and in community

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