Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to deliver intensive, individualized mental health interventions for children and adolescents in homes, schools, and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and clinical teams to support growth, coping skills, and daily functioning on a flexible, part-time basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 40+ hours of training or related experience.
• Experience delivering behavioral health services or related certifications preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with EHR systems a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, evidence-based mental health interventions in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Collaborate with families and clinical teams to tailor care to each child’s needs.
• Support youth in building coping skills and functional daily living.
• Document progress and adhere to treatment plans; participate in interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families. In this dynamic, hands, on role, you will provide individualized, evidence-based mental health interventions and support services to youth with behavioral and psychiatric needs.

As a BHT, you’ll work in a variety of community based settings—including homes, schools, and other natural environments—helping clients build essential coping skills, improve daily functioning, and achieve personal goals. You’ll partner closely with families and clinical teams to deliver compassionate, strengths-based care tailored to each child’s unique needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health, enjoys working one-on-one with youth, and thrives in flexible, non-traditional settings outside of an office environment.

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 independently
• 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
• 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.