Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Nursery BHT

Cctckids; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) in Philadelphia seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Therapeutic Nursery to support treatment plans and curriculum in a trauma-informed setting for children aged 2½-5 and their families.

You will collaborate with clinicians, document progress, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while participating in training and interagency meetings. A Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral/mental health field and direct care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral/mental health services or related field.
• Minimum of one-year direct care experience with children/adolescents.
• OR Bachelor’s degree PLUS one (1) year verified full-time paid experience working in direct care with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Implement established curriculum and treatment plans within the structured milieu of the Therapeutic Nursery.
• Collaborate with clinicians and psychiatrist regarding implementation of treatment plans for individual children based on biopsychosocial evaluations and treatment review meetings.
• Assist in implementing developmentally based activity plans for assigned group; complete written plan weekly and submit copy to TN Director.
• Collaborate regarding implementation of treatment plans and curriculum during regular program planning meetings with fellow Behavioral Health Worker.
• Meet weekly with treatment team to review treatment plan progress of individual children; participate in discharge planning and interagency meetings as needed.
• Write daily progress notes; complete CBCLs on each child as scheduled.
• Assist in facilitating activities of undergraduate interns and volunteers.
• Maintain group room and other play areas to provide an ordered, safe and therapeutic environment at all times.
• Attend in-service and training meetings.
• Assume other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral/mental health services or related field

Job description

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) in Philadelphia seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Therapeutic Nursery to support treatment plans and curriculum in a trauma-informed setting for children aged 2½-5 and their families.

You will collaborate with clinicians, document progress, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while participating in training and interagency meetings. A Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral/mental health field and direct care experience are required.