Behavioral Health Technician
Behavioral Health Technician
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents Do you believe in providing support and mental health interventions to help them achieve their full potential If so we want you to join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Youth Advocate Programs Inc.
Status:Part Time Hourly
FLSA classification:NonExempt
Summary of the Position:Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a nontraditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of communitybased 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.
Availability Flexible Schedule up to 40 hours per week
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)
- Previous experience in mental health or social services is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Reliable transportation valid drivers license and current automobile insurance coverage is required.
BiLingual is a plus but not required.
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.
#pajobs
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
