Behavioral Technician

Sevita; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita's Mentor Behavioral Health unit is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to support youth and families. You will work in home, community, and school settings, providing guidance and therapeutic supervision to help children of all abilities thrive.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, are good listeners, and demonstrate reliability, empathy, and a commitment to quality. We offer full benefits, PTO, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide provider.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and experience working/volunteering with children.
• Good listener with empathy while providing guidance.
• Reliable, compassionate attitude and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counseling techniques to families and school personnel
• Deliver therapeutic supervision to youth and families during treatment and educational activities
• Assist in the management of aggressive behaviors using approved de-escalation and behavior management techniques
• Document behavioral progress notes and collaborate with team members

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Reliability

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mentor Behavioral Health, a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals and families. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Schedule: Part-time (10- 31 Billable hours a week)

Pay: $22/hr

Support youth with behavioral health concerns.

We’re hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to work with youth and families – a job with real impact. Whether you’re just starting out in behavioral health or you’re impacted by recent program closures, we want to hear from you!

Work one-on-one with children with behavioral diagnoses such as ADHD and Autism. Provide support in-home, community, and school settings, helping children of all abilities to thrive. Work closely with families, involving them in the therapeutic process.

• Provide guidance and counseling techniques to families and school personnel
• Deliver therapeutic supervision to youth and families during treatment and educational activities
• Assist in the management of aggressive behaviors as needed using only de-escalation, non-restraining, and behavior management techniques approved by BSC and clinical team
• Document behavioral progress notes and collaborate with team members

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and experience working/volunteering with children.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Why Join Us?

• Full benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law