Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part 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 is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide intensive mental health interventions for children and adolescents across home, school, and community settings. The BHT will work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional and participate on an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment goals.

Flexible hours, weekly pay, and family support services are offered, with a focus on enabling youths to function in the least restrictive setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services.
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification required/preferred.
• RBT certification is acceptable.
• Strong organization and communication skills; proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized behavioral health interventions to children/adolescents.
• Work in home, school, and community settings under QMHP supervision.
• Join an interdisciplinary treatment team and implement treatment goals.
• Maintain flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Support families and maintain documentation in the EHR.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Behavioral Health Certification

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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• Posted on August 25, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Bedford, PA 15522, USA
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• Travel Required : Yes
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: BEHAV002659

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.
• Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Availability:Flexible Schedule up to 40 hours; non-traditional hours including some 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)
• Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
• Reimbursement based on education and experience
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexile, and can work independently
• Bi-Lingual (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
• 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 throughout community to homes and schools

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