Behavioral Health Technician - Reading

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in health care is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for part-time work in Reading, PA. The role involves providing specialized behavioral services under supervision, requiring a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates should be dependable and client-focused, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be client-focused and team-oriented.
• Experience in providing Behavioral Health Services preferred.
• Completed a 40-hour RBT training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to clients.
• Monitor client behaviors and redirect challenging behaviors.
• Attend treatment team meetings with clients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Reading - Reading, PA

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Varied

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Position Summary: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides specialized behavioral services directed by a detailed treatment plan and under the supervision of a BC, who is responsible for the treatment plan.

Summary of Essential Position Functions:

• Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to clients.
• Assist parent/caregiver and/or teacher with implementation of behavior plan.
• Monitor client behaviors emphasized in the treatment plan; intervene and redirect challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate with team members and work in transferring skills to others.
• Attend monthly treatment team meetings with clients, families, and the treatment team.
• Provide services within authorized hours and complete all paperwork within policy time frames.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory training sessions, complying with all IBHS policies.
• Complete required training hours: 20 hours/year for experienced BHTs; 39 hours within the first 6 months for new hires.
• Less than 6 months of experience: receive 6 hours of on-site assessment & assistance; more than 6 months: 3 hours of assessment/assistance.
• Develop therapeutic rapport with clients and families.
• Attend weekly supervision with a master’s level mental health professional.
• Travel to client sites (100% travel required).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be client-focused, team-oriented, dependable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and compliance focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and either:
• Completed a 40-hour RBT training (free of charge), or
• At least two years of experience providing Behavioral Health Services.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, or similar), and either:
• Completed a 40-hour RBT training, or
• At least two years of experience providing Behavioral Health Services.