What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Youth Advocate Program Inc?
Status : Part Time Hourly FLSA 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 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)
- RBT 40 hour training course will be requiredRBT Bonus AvailableBi-Lingual / Spanish Speaking is a plusCPR / First Aid Certification is a plusPosition requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.Benefits Available :
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule#pajobs Learn More
