Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide intensive behavioral health interventions and support services to children and adolescents in diverse community settings, including home, school, and camps.

The position is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional and integrates with an interdisciplinary team. Flexibility is required, with up to 40 hours weekly and potential evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed educational/experience requirements.
• Experience with youth/adolescents preferred or required.
• Strong communication and computer skills (MS 365).
• Reliable transportation and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive individualized behavioral health interventions in community settings.
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Communication skills

Transportation

Spanish (Bilingual)

Computer skills

Travel ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Driver's License

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft 365

Job description

Availability: Flexible Schedule - up to 40 hours weekly - May include evenings and weekends.

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.

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 servicesOR
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organizationOR
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Previous experience working with youth/adolescence is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft 365 is preferred; experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. (EAP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• 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. YA

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Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

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

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Preferred

Reg. Behavioral Tech

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