Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Paragon Behavioral Health Services (Paragon) is a women-owned business with three (3) locations, founded in 2017. We are a growing company with over 75 employees, proudly serving mental health and autistic communities. Our focus is on culture, employee engagement, and providing high-quality health care.

Our culture is a promise of excellence and dedication. It is a declaration of our purpose: contributing to the common good and forging paths that enhance the lives of our community. We are a human-centered organization, and our people work together to support this promise.

When people see or hear about usour people, our services, and our spiritthey understand our commitment to quality and recognize that we represent the mission, vision, and values of Paragon. We aim for 100% employee retention in the first 90 days. When you join Paragon, you will be guided through a seamless pre-boarding process, fully oriented to the company, and trained by your direct supervisor, following our detailed onboarding package.

At Paragon, we focus on quality, patient-centered services, recognize the uniqueness of each individual, and implement evidence-based interventions. We are searching for passionate and dedicated individuals to help us achieve our mission: forging new paths to enhance the lives of our communities through attentive and dedicated care.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for providing one-to-one services to an identified child, adolescent, and their family. The primary function of the BHT is to implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with agency policies and procedures. Effective communication with supervisors and teamwork are key components of this role.

Essential Job Functions:

• Foster professional relationships with colleagues and partners in alignment with Paragons mission, vision, and culture.
• Maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards.
• Complete all required training before working alone with clients, including periodic and annual trainings.
• Submit required documentation (degree, licenses, certifications, clearances, etc.) to HR in a timely manner.
• Provide services defined by program descriptions, best practice standards, and licensure requirements.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, and community support services.
• Actively participate in interagency meetings and represent the agency professionally with clients, payers, and collateral staff.
• Consistently provide and document clinically indicated services in a timely manner, ensuring accurate payroll and billing submissions.
• Monitor service effectiveness and adapt interventions based on supervisory feedback.
• Collect data under the direction of a Behavior Analyst.
• Model interventions for parents or caregivers to address client goals in the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
• Provide instructions to help clients manage and control targeted behaviors and develop socially acceptable skills.
• Remain compliant with supervision and training requirements as set forth by state, federal, and company regulations.

Benefits of Joining Paragon:

• 8 Paid Holidays: Recharge and enjoy time with loved ones during the holidays.
• Accessible PTO: Begin accruing paid time off after just 90 days of employment.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance: Comprehensive benefits package available after 90 days to support your well-being.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan.
• Aflac Short-Term Disability Insurance: Protection for when life takes an unexpected turn.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: CEU reimbursement and free CEUs through our ACE provider status.
• Team-Centered Environment: Clear onboarding and mentorship to ensure you feel supported and ready to succeed from day one.
• Inclusive and Growth-Oriented Culture: We believe in progress over perfection and foster a culture of learning, inclusion, and personal growth.

Join Paragon Behavioral Health Services and be part of a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering positive change in the communities we serve. Together, we can build stronger futures, one individual at a time!

Education/Experience/Credentials:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (Required)
• A Bachelors Degree in a human service field (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education or similar human services) with no previous work experience, or o A Bachelors Degree in any other field with the equivalent of at least one (1) year full-time paid work experience* in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents (Preferred)
• An Associates Degree or sixty (60) college credits with the equivalent of at least three (3) years paid full- time experience* in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents (Preferred)

Additional Requirements:

• Child Abuse
• FBI and
• State Criminal
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Full-time work with children/adolescents means: MH, MR, early intervention, children & youth, juvenile justice system, education, drug and alcohol, daycare or health systems.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Flexible Schedule
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• ALFAC - Short Term Disability
• 401K
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Paragon Behavioral Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.25 - $20.82 per hour