Behavior Health Technician

Merakey•Huntingdon, PA

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a School Based Behavior Health Technician to join our team. This position will work in Mt. Union Area School District PA. Earn $17.48 Fulltime 40 hours a week. For our Full-Time hourly Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) role, we offer regular compensation increases at 6 months and again at 1 year. This position is a full-time hourly, benefit-eligible roles that includes paid time off, medical coverage, and other comprehensive benefits. At Merakey, you can make a change in the life of a child using evidence-based treatments to provide 1:1 direct service in family homes, schools, and community settings. You will have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment. Merakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health, integrating services in both community and site-based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for children and adults.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related discipline.
Training and experience with family systems as well as experience working with children and their families in a clinical setting is preferred.
Must hold a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
This position will work in Huntingdon County at Mount Union Area School District in Mount Union, PA

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in mental/behavioral health preferred

Responsibilities

Implements a behavior modification intervention plan developed by the family, school and Therapist.
Intervenes as needed when the child exhibits problem behaviors.
Interventions may include removing the child from the area, talking with the child about behaviors, accessing support of parents' procedures and implementing plan procedures indicated with the child, using the appropriate intervention technique.
Maintains records noting progress and problem areas.
Reports to Therapist on a daily basis.
Attends training as required.
Provides treatment services to families including skills training and education designed to enable families to become actively involved in treatment.
Maintains regular communication with families, schools, physicians and other service providers involved with the children and family.
Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in order to meet the needs of children and family's caseload.