Youth Behavioral Health Tech - Part-Time and Travel

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide intensive, individualized mental health interventions in home, school, and community settings to children and adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses.

The BHT works under a Qualified Mental Health Professional and participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement treatment goals. Flexible hours up to 40 per week are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 40+ hours of training.
• At least 2 years of behavioral health service experience.
• BH certification/BA certification from an accredited org.
• RBT certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; experience with EHR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized behavioral health interventions.
• Work under supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement goals.
• Aim to enable children/adolescents to function in the least restrictive setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent + 40 hours training

2+ years behavioral health experience

Behavioral Health Certification / BA Certification

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide intensive, individualized mental health interventions in home, school, and community settings to children and adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses.

The BHT works under a Qualified Mental Health Professional and participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement treatment goals. Flexible hours up to 40 per week are available.