Behavioral Health Technician- Long Term Structured Residential Facility- Full Time (40 hours)

Dickinson Center, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

PSLF eligibility

EAP

Other Perks

Job summary

Dickinson Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a long-term residential facility in Brookville, PA. This full-time role involves direct resident support, supervision, and guidance with focus on daily living and social skills.

The position includes crisis intervention, behavior management, and documentation of resident progress. A HS diploma with mental health training or related experience is required; CPRP/CPS preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with mental health training or experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field is preferred.
• CPRP or CPS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, supervision and guidance to residents.
• Interact with residents to support daily living and social skills.
• Document behaviors and progress toward goals and report updates to supervisors.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma with mental health training or experience

High School diploma + 12 college credits in mental health

Bachelor's degree in human service-related field

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician- Long Term Structured Residential Facility- Full Time (40 hours)

Brookville, PA, USA

$14.63-$17.10 per hour

Full Time(40 hours)

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SUMMARY

The Long Term Structured Residential Facility (LTSR) Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support, supervision and guidance to the residents. Directly interacts with residents for support of adult daily living skills, social skills, and behavior management. Activities may include supportive counseling, skill development, recreational interactions, crisis intervention, behavior management, time management of the daily schedule for residents, supervision of a variety of activities, advocacy, documentation of behaviors and information, and reporting of behaviors and progress toward goals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma with 6 months of mental health training or experience. Or;
• High School diploma and minimum of 12 credit hours of college education in a mental health related field required. Or;
• Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field preferred.

Experience

• Experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Experience in residential, corrections, or hospital setting considered.
• Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation services, certified peer support services, substance abuse services, forensic services, and/or crisis intervention services considered.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver's license, preferred
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) or Certified Peer Support Professional (CPS) preferred.

• Generous Paid Leave - including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Pet Insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Additional Perks - and more!

About Us

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.

Dickinson Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.