Part-Time Youth Behavioral Health Technician (IBHS)

Child and Family Focus Inc.; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plans with company match and/ or%

Agency-paid training opportunities

Access to agency clinical resources

Job summary

Child and Family Focus Inc. is seeking a part-time Behavior Health Technician (BHT) to join the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) team.

The role supports children, youth, or young adults with mental health or behavioral needs, and requires travel within Montgomery County, PA to meet with families. Responsibilities include 1-to-1 support, skill development, behavior management, and collaboration with a Behavioral Consultant (BC).

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Current Child Abuse, Criminal Record Check, and Department of Human Services clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support to the child, parent, and/or caregiver to address the therapeutic needs of the child, youth, or young adult using behavioral interventions and strategies as instructed by a Behavioral Consultant (BC) in the home, school, and community settings.
• Support problem-solving and skill development of the child, youth, or young adult.
• Instruct children on how to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations.
• Support the development of improved decision-making skills to manage behavior.
• Assist with the development of social skills and socially acceptable behaviors.
• Instruct on stress reduction techniques.
• Fulfill client prescriptions as outlined within the monthly prescription.
• Overlap with the BC at least 2 times/month and consult with the BC weekly.
• Submit necessary proof of service delivery and billing documentation within the required timeframe.
• Document case activity using an EMR system within the required timeframe.
• Participate in bi-weekly supervision.
• Useand implementthe 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Skills

1-to-1 support

Communication

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Child and Family Focus Inc. is seeking a part-time Behavior Health Technician (BHT) to join the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) team.

The role supports children, youth, or young adults with mental health or behavioral needs, and requires travel within Montgomery County, PA to meet with families. Responsibilities include 1-to-1 support, skill development, behavior management, and collaboration with a Behavioral Consultant (BC).