Behavioral Health Technician

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to provide intensive, community-based mental health interventions for children and adolescents.

The role supports families across home, school, and community settings under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional, with flexible hours including evenings. Requirements include high school diploma or higher, related certifications, experience in behavioral health, RBT certification, and a valid driver’s license;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to complete 40+ hours of training
• Minimum 2 years of experience in providing behavioral health services
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from an accredited organization
• RBT certification preferred or required
• RBT 40-hour training course will be required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; EHR experience a plus
• CPR/FA certification is a plus
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Reg. Behavioral Tech

Job description

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: Up to 40 hours per week. Flexible schedule; non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

RBT Bonus is Available

Hourly Rate $18.00

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)
• RBT 40 hour training course will be required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• CPR/FA Certification is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive 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 to home, school, and in community; travel 1 time per month to office

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Intermediate

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Reg. Behavioral Tech

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