Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Status:
Part Time Hourly FLSA classification:
Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position:
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a non-traditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of community-based settings to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families.

Location:

York County Area

• These settings include, but are not limited to home, school, community settings (camp, daycare, etc.).
• The BHT is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, participates as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and implements specific treatment goals.
• Their goal is to implement sound clinical interventions and supportive services to enable children/adolescents to maintain and function to the best of their ability in the least restrictive setting.

Availability:
Flexible Schedule; up to 40 hours per week

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must meet one of the following:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training OR
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services OR
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization OR
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Previous experience working with youth/adolescence is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft 365 is preferred; experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. (EAP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates.

Travel Required:

Yes. Travel throughout community to homes and schools

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