Behavioral Health Technician

Status:Part Time Hourly

FLSA classification:Non-Exempt

Summary 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.
• Position offers flexible hours competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement.

Availability: Flexible schedule possible for up to 40 hours per week; may require non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

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)
• Reimbursement based on education and experience
• Proficient using Microsoft Office and database systems; experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional flexile and can to work independently
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus but not required.
• Position requires reliable transportation valid drivers license and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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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