CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Apis Services, Inc.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meaningful Work That Matters

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Strengthen Communities

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services in Morgantown, PA seeks a Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) to provide direct individual and group support for youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. You will implement behavior plans, document progress, and collaborate with licensed clinical staff in a regulated setting.

We offer paid training, weekends required, and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that values dignity, respect, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or associate’s degree with one of the following certifications: BH/RBT-aligned training or equivalent experience with required training.
• Completion of a minimum 40-hour behavioral health/RBT-aligned training.
• Or minimum 2 years of documented behavioral health experience with required training

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized behavior support plans and treatment goals as written by supervising clinician.
• Provides structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive skills.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment.
• Uses trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approaches.
• Documents client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Associate Degree with BH certs

40-hour Behavioral Health / RBT-aligned training

2+ years behavioral health experience with required training

Job description

Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career

\"Help People Heal\"

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training is provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meaningful Work That Matters
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

The Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) provides direct, one-to-one and group behavioral health services to youth with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders. The BHT implements behavior support and treatment plans under the supervision of licensed or credentialed clinical staff in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations, program policies, and evidence-based practices.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Implements individualized behavior support plans, treatment goals, and skill-building interventions as written by the supervising clinician.
• Provides structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive, adaptive skills.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment at all times.
• Uses trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Accurately observes and documents client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions.
• Collects and documents behavioral data in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Will be included in the daily staffing ratio to assist in effective programming for all youth.
• Completes daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation within required timeframes.
• Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Follows all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation.
• Reports safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory/leadership staff.
• Participates in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Supports family engagement as directed by the treatment team.
• Maintains client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Follows all Pennsylvania mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintains active certification, clearances, and required ongoing training.
• Complies with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or associate’s degree with one of the following certifications below:
• Completion of a minimum 40-hour behavioral health/RBT-aligned training

Or minimum 2 years of documented behavioral health experience with required training

Other Qualifications

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exams include TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

Must be available to work weekends!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active and engaged throughout an 8-hour residential shift
• Ability to work in a secure, controlled-access residential facility environment
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to safety emergencies

Join Us in Building Better Futures!

• Some jobs build careers.
• This job changes lives.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.