Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. 

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay Rate: $18+/hour
Schedule: Full-Time 
Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Why You'll Love This Role

• Meaningful impact supporting youth and families
• Paid training provided - grow and advance your career
• Mission-driven nonprofit focused on support and professional growth
• Competitive Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Medical/Dental/Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, 403(b) with employer match and more!

What You'll Do

• Deliver individualized, one-to-one behavioral health services to youth and families
• Implement treatment and behavior management plans developed by the Behavior Consultant
• Teach and reinforce safe, socially acceptable replacement behaviors
• Support skill-building in communication, social interaction, and problem-solving
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary to stabilize acute situations
• Complete accurate documentation and participate in supervision and collaboration

What We're Looking For

• 1 year of experience providing mental health support services to youth or young adults is preferred
• Certification: BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician) required (We provide this training if you do not have it!)
• Clearances: PA Child Abuse, Criminal, and federal fingerprint-based background checks; Medicaid/Medicare exclusion verification

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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