Behavioral Health Technician - IBHS

NORTHEAST COUNSELING SERVICES; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

A counseling service provider is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to deliver one-to-one and group support to children or adolescents. The position requires various educational backgrounds including a Bachelor's or Associate’s degree, or high school diploma accompanied by relevant experience. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour and the role is per diem with ongoing training provided. Clearances are mandatory for employment.

Qualifications

• Provide one-to-one and/or group support with behavioral modification.
• Accept additions to caseload as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing training and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support and intervene with children or adolescents as outlined in Treatment Plan.
• Take direction from the Behavioral Consultant.
• Complete required clearances.

Skills

Knowledge of behavioral modification techniques

Ability to assess client needs

Creativity in seeking appropriate services

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Mental Health or Human Service field

Bachelor's degree in any field with one year full-time work experience with children or adolescents

Associate’s Degree or credits toward Bachelor’s with three years experience

High school diploma with two years experience

High school diploma with 40 hours of RBT training

Job description

This position will provide one-to-one and/or group support and intervention when required, including behavioral modification techniques and proactive strategies to stabilize the child or adolescent as outlined in the Individualized Treatment Plan, and accept additions to caseload as assigned. The Behavioral Health Technician will take direction from the Behavioral Consultant of Northeast Counseling Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Mental Health or Human Service field with no prior work experience
• Bachelor's degree in any field with one year full-time paid work experience with children or adolescents
• Associate’s Degree or 60 credits toward a Bachelor’s degree with at least three years full-time paid work experience with children or adolescents
• High school diploma with two years full-time paid work experience with children or adolescents
• High school diploma with 40 hours of RBT training.

Ongoing training and workshops are provided and are mandatory as is knowledge of the CASSP System. Knowledge of the mental health and social service field; familiarity with and ability to access community resources; ability to make accurate assessments of client needs and to be creative in seeking appropriate services; ability to organize time efficiently to meet client needs in a flexible, non-traditional time frame.

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: per diem

This position requires the successful completion of an FBI Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.