Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Trenton (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Employee Assistance Program EAP)

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Competitive Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to deliver intensive, individualized behavioral health interventions across home, school, and community settings for children and families.

The BHT works under a Qualified Mental Health Professional, part of an interdisciplinary team, aiming to support clients to function at their best in the least restrictive environment. The position offers a part-time, non-exempt status with a flexible schedule and up to 40 hours;

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 40+ hours of training completed, or
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services, or
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from an accredited organization, or
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an EHR system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intense, individualized behavioral health interventions and support to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses.
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Implement specific treatment goals and sound clinical interventions to help clients function in the least restrictive setting.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Behavioral health experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification

RBT Certification

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.

RBT BONUS AVAILABLE

Availability: Flexible schedule - Up to 40 hours

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)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• 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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