Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Berks County
Location
Reading, PA | United States
Job description
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Reading, PA
Are you looking for a position where you can?
- Make a difference each day in the lives 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 providing benefits 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 Berks 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:
*At Least 1 Of The Following MUST Be Met
- Have certification as a BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT
- Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification from an accredited agency
- Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health (therapeutic support staff, paraprofessionals, instructional aides, special education teacher's aides, etc.)
- Have a high school diploma AND have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification
In Addition:
- A valid driver's license with reliable transportation to clients' homes and schools is required.
- Able to work a mix of day and evening hours
What We Offer Our Behavioral Health Technicians:
- Competitive Pay: $18-20 per hour
- 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
If you have a background in Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Work, Counseling, or Sociology or would like to build your mental/behavioral health career and gain valuable counseling and therapy experience, please submit your resume to learn more about this opportunity.
Key Words: Autism, therapeutic support staff, paraprofessional, special education teacher's aide, teacher, direct support professional, childcare, behavioral health, child, children, applied behavior analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Education
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