SchoolBased Behavioral Health Technician BHT

PRO Companies; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smaller company support

Flexible scheduling based on client/mi

Paid training and mentorship

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

PRO Companies seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role supports K-12 students within a behavioral health framework and collaborates with families, school staff, and treatment teams to implement treatment plans during normal school hours.

The position offers a full-time schedule, a supportive work environment, paid training, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field required.
• Strong desire and motivation to work with children/youth with a behavioral health diagnosis.
• Minimum of one year experience with children with behavioral challenges.
• Experience as a Behavioral Health Technician preferred.
• completion of the 40 hour RBT training and Safety-Care certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapeutic interventions aligned with treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clients, families, school staff, and treatment teams.
• Respond to crisis situations as needed and support skill development across settings.
• Maintain required documentation and participate in supervision and meetings for quality client care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human service area

Job description

School-Based Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Schedule: Full-time, M-F during normal school hours

Caseload: K-12, Dual Diagnosis Classroom

You're more than a Behavioral Health Technician at PRO.

At PRO, we know that choosing an employer is about more than finding your next job; it's about finding a team that will invest in you. As a smaller, locally owned company, we take the time to build meaningful relationships with our employees, support their professional goals, and celebrate their successes along the way.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you'll feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a difference, we'd love to connect with you.

What you'll do as a Behavioral Health Technician.

Provide individualized therapeutic interventions in accordance with treatment plans, collaborate with clients, families, school staff, and treatment teams, respond to crisis situations as needed, support skill development across settings, maintain required documentation, and participate in supervision and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure quality client care.

Why PRO?

• Smaller company where you're truly known and supported
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and client needs
• Paid training and ongoing mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, mileage, and cell phone reimbursement for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service area is required
• Strong desire and motivation to work with children/youth with a behavioral health diagnosis
• A minimum of one-year experience working with children with behavioral challenges
• Previous experience as a Behavioral Health Technician is highly preferred
• Completion of the 40 hour RBT training, 3rd edition task list. A free course can be found through Autism Partnership Foundation.
• Current clearances (within 6 months); Safety-Care certification is a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.