Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

somerset, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Insurance, Medical Record System, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language, Writing Skills
LOCATION
somerset, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: A Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides intensive, individualized mental health interventions and support services to children and adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses, as well as their families, in various community-based settings. These settings can include homes, schools, camps, daycares, and other community environments.

Supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, the BHT is an integral part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, working to implement specific treatment goals. The primary aim is to deliver effective clinical interventions and supportive services, helping children and adolescents function to the best of their abilities in the least restrictive environments.

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)
  • Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems a plus.
  • Computer knowledge with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus but not required.
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage required.

Reimbursements based on education and experience

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.

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About the Company

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Youth Advocate Programs Inc

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.yapinc.org