Behavioral Health Technician - Frackville, United States - Youth Advocate Programs

    Youth Advocate Programs
    Youth Advocate Programs Frackville, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Part Time HourlyFLSA classification: Non-ExemptSummary 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.


    Qualifications/Requirements:

    Must meet one of the following: High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of trainingOR 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)Bi-Lingual is a plus but not required.

    Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.


    Benefits Available:
    Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental Benefits403(b) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee AssistanceYouth Advocate Programs, Inc.

    is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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.