Behavioral Health Technician

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) in Massachusetts seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct pediatric behavioral health support in a nationally recognized medical setting. You will work with children and families to deliver evidence-based care and coordinate with a licensed clinical team.

The role emphasizes safety, crisis prevention, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team, including running therapeutic groups and contributing to ongoing treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in pediatric behavioral health.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow clinical supervision.
• Competence in crisis prevention and de-escalation practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct behavioral health services and support therapeutic needs of children and families.
• Assist with behavioral health assessments and ongoing safety monitoring.
• Implement evidence-based interventions under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• Contribute to crisis prevention, de-escalation efforts, and safety planning.
• Assist in running therapeutic groups as part of the treatment plan.

Skills

Pediatric behavioral health

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Crisis prevention

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct behavioral health support to pediatric patients and families in a nationally recognized medical setting.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Deliver direct behavioral health services and support therapeutic needs of children and families.
• Assist with behavioral health assessments and ongoing safety monitoring.
• Implement evidence-based interventions under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• Contribute to crisis prevention, de-escalation efforts, and safety planning.
• Assist in running therapeutic groups as part of the treatment plan.

Qualifications & skills: Experience or training in pediatric behavioral health, strong communication and teamwork skills, ability to follow clinical supervision, and competence in crisis prevention and de-escalation practices.