Behavioral Health Technician

PSG Global Solutions; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Industry: Healthcare Systems and Services

Salary: The pay we're offering is $16-$20 per hour.

The Opportunity

Description

We're looking for a Behavioral Health Technician, working in Healthcare Systems and Services industry in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.

Do you excel in building relationships with children and their families with trust and care? Do you have a passion for helping neurodiverse children feel great about themselves while building confidence to achieve daily and long-term social and behavioral success? Are you a compassionate caregiver with at least a high school diploma (or GED) located in Portsmouth, VA?

Centria Health is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to work one-on-one with children and families with autism to implement learning programs, collect data on target behaviors, communicate with stakeholders, maintain client confidentiality, and regularly meet with their direct leader. You will build trust and care with the child and their family in their home setting within 15 minutes from where you reside.

Our comprehensive paid behavioral health training will prepare you to directly impact the developmental growth of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and guide you to support your assigned child through their unique development opportunities, including potentially aggressive reactions. Under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

What makes this role unique?

• Family-home environment
• 15-20 hours/week
• Assignments within 15 minutes from your residence
• Paid training
• 401k savings plan

What your day will look like:

• At the child’s home, you will adapt teaching techniques to various physical and mental behaviors to provide one-on-one developmental and behavioral support.
• For guided help, you will partner with a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement individualized behavioral intervention plans.
• You will use evidence-based techniques to engage actively with children which may include standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and at times carrying children or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

How we take care of our team members:

• A starting hourly rate between $16-$20 that increases based on experience, certification level, and highest level of education.
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a child with special needs.
• A structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis.
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via our Benefit Hub.

Experience Required for Your Success

• A high school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children ages 0-18 years in a daycare or classroom setting preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working one-on-one with clients in a behavioral health environment preferred.
• A passion for helping children with autism and making a real difference in their lives.
• Patience and compassion with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid Certification and Tuberculosis test (if you haven’t had one in the past year).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

What Do You Think?
Does your experience reflect what it takes to be successful in this role? Do the work and challenges get you excited about what's possible? Apply Now.