Behavior Health Technician

Glade Run Lutheran Services•Beaver Falls, PA

1d•$16 - $17•Hybrid

About The Position

Behavior Health Technicians (BHT - formerly TSS) work collaboratively with a treatment team, including Mobile Therapists, Behavior Consultants, teachers, vocational training counselors, medical providers, and family members. Parent education and support are essential. Services are available in Allegheny, Butler, and Beaver counties. Both BHT and BHT-ABA positions are available. Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) provide behavioral health treatment to children up to age 21 who have a current mental health diagnosis and require behavioral support. The services utilize professional staff and natural supports to create a network of support around an identified child and their family. Services can be rendered in a child’s home, community, or school location, depending on the child and family’s needs.

Requirements

Have an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in any field OR have a high school diploma. (Employees qualifying in this category will be required to complete an agency-provided 40-hour RBT Task List training)
Have two or more years of experience providing behavioral health services (BHT) OR Have at least two years’ worth of experience providing ABA services - employees qualifying in this category will be required to complete 40 hours of ABA specific training or to furnish documentation of prior completion of such training. (BHT-ABA)
Have a certification as a BCaBA
Have a certification as an RBT
Have a certification as a BCAT
Have a behavior health or behavior analysis certification from an appropriately accredited organization
Must have access to the audio / visual / verbal technology to provide direct services to the clients and to perform essential job functions
Must complete and pass Crisis / Physical Intervention training (as modified for IBHS).
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
Must have access to a telephone.
Must be eligible for PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Clearance, Arrest / Conviction Report and Certification Form, and Act 168 forms.
Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s core values

Responsibilities

Be a participating member of the child and family treatment team and coordinate efforts with other treatment team members.
Be aware of all mental health and human service professionals involved with a child and family and be familiar with all services provided by these professionals.
Communicate with youth, family/foster family; offer honesty, respect, and a caring relationship to the child, family, and other involved staff.
Participate in program development, BHT meetings as scheduled, and required training opportunities as requested.
Maintain open communication in supervision with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Supervisors/Director.
Complete and submit all paperwork in accordance with the agency’s expectations.
Implement specific interventions to assist the child in developing age-appropriate daily living skills and behavior repertoires.
Meet agency productivity standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff
401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff
Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection
Paid mileage reimbursement
Paid training and administrative time
Cell phone reimbursement
Licensure Supervision for FREE!
Free credentialing assistance
Quarterly productivity incentives
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Flexible work schedules (as applicable)
Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget
New Hire Incentive Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Employee Discount Program
Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations