Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Harrisburg, PA

Are you looking for a position where you can?

• Make a difference each day in the life of children with Autism and other behavioral health disorders.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Join a company that supports your career growth by offering training and tuition discounts for continuing education.
• Work for a company that provides benefit options for full-time and part-time employees.

One of Central PA's leading providers of Behavioral Health Services is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to join their team in Dauphin County. Behavioral Health Technicians provide therapeutic support services to children and adolescents with Autism and other behavioral health disorders. This position is ideal for professionals with a background in teaching, mental health, behavioral health, or childcare who are passionate about improving the lives of children and teens with behavioral health disorders.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will:

• Work one-on-one with children and adolescents with behavioral disorders in their homes, schools, and communities
• Utilize positive reinforcement, emotional support, psychosocial rehabilitative activities, and crisis intervention strategies
• Work in a team alongside clinicians, teachers, and parents to support the child in making behavioral improvements and improving social and daily living skills

Education, Experience, and Training requirements for Behavioral Health Technicians:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree is preferred (Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Counseling, Education, or another other Human Services related field)
• Previous Experience working with children or adolescents (therapeutic support staff, teachers, paraprofessionals, direct support professionals, childcare providers, instructional aides, personal care assistants (PCA), special education teacher's aides, etc.)
• A valid driver's license with reliable transportation to clients' homes and schools is required.
• At least 21 years of age required
• Able to work a mix of day and evening hours

What We Offer our Behavioral Health Technicians:

• Competitive Pay ($18 - $20 per hour.) Depending on Experience and Education
• Flexible FT or PT hours
• FT & PT Benefits options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Supervision and Continuing Education opportunities to support your professional development
• Tuition Discount program for pursuing your Master's Degree

To Apply

Please submit your resume if you are interested in a mental and behavioral health career and would like to learn more about this opportunity.

Key Words: Autism, therapeutic support staff, paraprofessional, special education teacher's aide, teacher, personal care assistant (PCA), direct support professional, childcare, behavioral health, child, children, applied behavior analysis

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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