Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

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 to children and adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses.

The BHT works under a Qualified Mental Health Professional and participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement treatment goals. Flexible hours up to 40 per week are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 40+ hours of training.
• At least 2 years of behavioral health service experience.
• BH certification/BA certification from an accredited org.
• RBT certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; experience with EHR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized behavioral health interventions.
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement goals.
• Aim to enable children/adolescents to function in the least restrictive setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent + 40 hours training

2+ years behavioral health experience

Behavioral Health Certification / BA Certification

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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.

Availability to work 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)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge is required; experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Bilingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus but not required.
• Travel is required; position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

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 community to homes and schools

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