Behavioral Health Technician Job at Youth Advocate Programs, New Milford, PA

  • Youth Advocate Programs
  • New Milford, PA

Job Description

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.

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 to work flexible hours 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)
  • Experience working with at-risk youth and families
  • Strong verbal and written computer skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
  • Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • 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. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel Required: Yes. Travel up to 10-15 miles one way through service areas

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours

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