Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Chimes•Harrisburg, PA

4d•$18

About The Position

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide one-to-one services to an identified child/adolescent and family to reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, school & community. Schedule Details: Full-Time Location: Harrisburg , PA Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Pay Rate: $18+/hour

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health support services to youth, or young adults
Licensure/Certifications: Have certification as BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician Certification)
Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Responsibilities

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state prior to working alone with clients (6 hours supervised hours in the field) and any other required thereafter
Submit to Human Resources, in a timely manner, copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training
Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards
Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies
Participate in interagency meetings, as required, and represent the agency in an effective and professional manner in all contacts with clients, payers, and collateral staff
Ability to work within a group to develop internal systems to improve and ensure quality services
Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant
Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises
Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings