Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Towanda (Bradford County); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide intense, individualized mental health interventions for children and adolescents in various community-based settings.

The BHT works under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. The position offers up to 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; 40+ hours of training required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services.
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from an accredited organization.
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT).
• RBT 40-hour training course will be required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; EHR experience is a plus.
• CPR/FA Certification is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intense, individualized mental health interventions and support for children/adolescents and their families.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Help implement treatment goals and ensure services are delivered in least restrictive settings.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (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: 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

• 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
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 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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