School Based Behavioral Health Technician

E3applicants; Alexandria (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

CenClear is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join the Community and School-Based Behavioral Health team. You will deliver intensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in school and community settings, aiming to build resilience and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include direct support at Juniata Valley Elementary, conducting assessments, planning treatment, and collaborating with school staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, education, criminal justice, or a related human services field.
• Or Bachelor's degree in any field plus at least one year of full-time paid experience working directly with children or adolescents.
• Certification to provide BHT services (BCaBA, RBT, BCAT, or ANSI/ANSI-certified).

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week, year-round, at Juniata Valley Elementary School.
• Provide behavioral health support using various treatment approaches including family systems.
• Be available during school hours and at least two evenings per week.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop strengths-based treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes.
• Provide trauma-informed care and staff training as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and case reviews and crisis intervention on-call rotations.

Skills

Flexible hours

Community travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience with children/adolescents

BHT certification (BCaBA, RBT, BCAT or ANSI/NCCA)

Job description

School Based Behavioral Health Technician

Join Our Team at CenClear!

Position: Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT)
Program: Community and School-based Behavioral Health (CSBBH)

Location: Juniata Valley Elementary School plus travel within the local community

Employment Type: Full-time/Hourly Non-exempt

Pay: $21.56 per hour

About CenClear
At CenClear, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Why Work at CenClear?

Our core valuesguide everything we do:

• Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
• Change & Innovation: We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
• Respect & Compassion: Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
• Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
• Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
• Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
• Community Commitment:We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about supporting youth and families in their home, school, and community? CenClear is seeking a compassionate and dedicated BHT to join our Community and School-Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH) team. This role provides intensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families, empowering them to build resilience and achieve success.

What You'll Do:

• Work 40 hours per week, year-round, providing direct behavioral health support within the Juniata Valley Elementary School within the Juniata Valley School District County School District, primarily at: 7855 Juniata Valley Pike, Alexandra, PA 16611
• Provide behavioral and therapeutic support to students using a variety of treatment approaches, including the family systems model.
• Be available during school hours and at least two evenings per week to support client needs.
• Conduct functional assessments to evaluate client and family strengths, functioning, and the presence of co-occurring disorders.
• Develop and implement strengths-based treatment plans, complete timely progress notes, and maintain all required documentation.
• Apply trauma-informed care principles tailored to each client or family.
• Foster a collaborative and therapeutic environment that promotes positive behavior and emotional well-being.
• Provide consultation and training to school staff on behavioral health topics as needed.
• Facilitate and participate in team meetings and case reviews to support treatment goals.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with clients, families, and school staff.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to provide crisis intervention and triage support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the management team.

What We're Looking For:

• To be considered for this role, candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, education, criminal justice, or a related human services field (no prior experience required). OR
  • Bachelor's degree in any other field plus at least one year of full-time paid experience working directly with children or adolescents (per MA 08-06-15 Bulletin). OR
  • Certification to provide BHT services, including one of the following:
    • BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)
    • RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
    • BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician)
    • Behavioral health or analysis certification from an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, to meet client needs
• Reliable transportation for community-based work
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours as needed
• Must obtain PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporter
• Meaningful work that positively impacts families and communities.
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year this includes a floating holiday)
• Availability for Licensure Supervision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match (start contributing after 30 days; employer match begins after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (If position qualifies)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in fulfilling our vision: To be the employer and provider of choice in our communities.

CenClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.