Part Time Behavior Health Technician - School Year Only

Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc. is hiring part-time Behavioral Health Technicians to support children under supervision in the home, school, and community settings. This role is an entry point into the human services field, with progression opportunities after gaining one year of experience.

Work is school-year only with a Monday–Friday schedule, 24 hours per week, and opportunities for in-house training and supervision. This is a meaningful, stated part-time role during the school year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, education, criminal justice or similar human service field.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance.
• PA State Police Criminal History Check.
• FBI Criminal Background Check completed through the Department of Human Services.
• PA Childline Abuse History Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in managing challenging behaviors
• Helping children build social and problem-solving skills
• Reinforcing positive behaviors and parental strategies
• Assisting children with integration into group activities
• Collecting behavioral data to support treatment progress
• Assisting with de-escalation when needed

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, education, criminal justice or similar human service field

Job description

Part Time Behavior Health Technician - School Year Only

City Carlisle, PA

Clinic Cumberland/Perry County Children's Services

Job Type Clinical

• School closing and summers off!
• Company provided tablet for electronic documentation
• Company paid clinical supervision
• Company paid In house training department with training tracks available for career development
• Paid time and mileage for drive time throughout the day

Requirements

• High School Diploma or a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, education, criminal justice or similar human service field with no previous work experience required
• Valid driver's license and car insurance
• PA State Police Criminal History Check
• FBI Criminal Background Check completed through the Department of Human Services
• PA Childline Abuse History Clearance

Description

Start Now | Great Opportunity for Career Starters & Grad Students

Are you interested in making a difference in children’s lives while building valuable experience in the human services field? We’re looking for part-time Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our dedicated team! Starting as a BHT is a great entry point into the behavioral health field. After gaining one year of experience, you’ll become eligible for other growth opportunities within our organization.

As a BHT, you’ll work under the supervision of a Mobile Therapist or Behavioral Consultant to implement individualized treatment plans in the child’s home, school, and community settings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children in managing challenging behaviors
• Helping children build social and problem-solving skills
• Reinforcing positive behaviors and parental strategies
• Assisting children with integration into group activities
• Collecting behavioral data to support treatment progress
• Assisting with de-escalation when needed

This is a school-year position, ideal for stay-at-home professionals, graduate students, or anyone looking for a meaningful role with built-in time off.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday | 24 hours/week
• Sessions scheduled throughout the day: morning, afternoon, and late afternoon
• Flexibility required based on client needs
• Position runs nowthrough early June

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and value diversity in our workplace.

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Pay $21/billable hour

Degree Requirement High School Diploma / GED