What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mental Health Technician position at Sevita?
Northway Academy, a part of the Sevita family, provides center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Join Us as a Mental Health Technician / Behavior Technician!
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Full-time, Monday through Friday daytime schedules. No evenings or weekend shifts. Center-based services with a consistent schedule
- Competitive pay rates; health/dental/vision benefits for employees working 32 hours/week; 401(k) with company match; Holiday pay and Paid Time Off
- Option to get paid within 24 hours after your shift with Dayforce Wallet
- Rewarding, high impact work with some of the best co-workers you can find
- With Autism Spectrum Disorders being increasingly recognized and diagnosed, these jobs offer career development and advancement opportunities within our nation-wide organization
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Applicants must meet ONE (either Level I or Level II) of the following EIDBI Level qualifications for education and/or experience:
Level 1:(must meet one of the criteria below; pay range of $20-$21 an hour)
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a mental health discipline or hold a master’s degree in a mental health field
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields and have 6,000 hours of clinical experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services
OR
Level 2:(must meet one of the criteria below; pay range of $18-$19 an hour)
- Enrolled in OR hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy)
- Hold an associate’s degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy) and at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional)
- Possess a high school diploma (or GED) and have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (equivalent to 2 years of full-time experience, including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional )
- Fluent in a non-English speaking language or certified by a tribal nation
Children with Autism have a variety of developmental, learning, physical and emotional needs. As a Behavior Technician, you will work closely with our clinical team to achieve the following:
- Run therapeutic and behavioral plans, and provide early intervention to increase social and self-management skills
- Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from communication, exercise and nutrition and academic skills to assist with school readiness
- Support individuals with learning and maintaining personal skills such as: hygiene, grooming and/or toileting
- Teach and model interpersonal and social skills to help individuals thrive in their communities
- Provide assistance using strategies to properly manage and redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors
We have meaningful careers for you – come join our team – Apply today as a Behavior Technician!
- Key Words: mental health, mental health technician, behavioral health, psychology, healthcare, behavioral health technician
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Northway Academy’s mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $18 - $19
