Youth Behavioral Health Technician – Per Diem

COMHAR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a per diem Behavioral Health Technician to support children and youth with mental health needs within IBHS programs. Responsibilities include one-to-one interventions in homes, schools, and communities, focusing on engagement and skill-building.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and school staff, completion of required training (64 hours), and providing crisis support and positive behavior strategies in daily routines.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma/GED or higher.
• Must be able to complete 64 hours of behavioral health technicians paid training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Specific interventions to assist the child in developing age-appropriate self-management skills, such as focusing attention, organization and planning and appropriate participation and interaction across multiple settings.
• Support to the teachers, parents and other adults responsible for supervising the child in the classroom or in the home/community settings in their efforts to provide direct supervision.
• Assistance to the teacher, parent or other adult in providing therapeutic structure and setting clear limits for the child.
• Assistance in implementing a behavioral intervention plan for the child.
• Assistance in implementing alternative activities to redirect challenging behaviors.
• Assistance in promoting positive relationships with teachers, aides, families, siblings and peers.
• Assistance to the family, teacher in ensuring safety to the child and others.
• Assistance in promoting positive behavior with peers during lunch, recess, bathroom visits, bus, etc. while in school.
• Assistance in promoting positive behavior within the family throughout the normally scheduled routines, as noted in the treatment plan.

Education

High school diploma/GED or higher

Job description

COMHAR, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a per diem Behavioral Health Technician to support children and youth with mental health needs within IBHS programs. Responsibilities include one-to-one interventions in homes, schools, and communities, focusing on engagement and skill-building.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and school staff, completion of required training (64 hours), and providing crisis support and positive behavior strategies in daily routines.