Behavioral and Mental Health Technician

Child & Family Focus, Inc.•Jenkintown, PA

9d•$17 - $17

About The Position

Child and Family Focus is seeking a qualified, passionate, part-time Behavior Health Technician (BHT) to join its Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) team. IBHS, formerly known as BHRS, provides interventions and supports for children, youth, and young adults under age 21 with mental health, emotional, or behavioral needs. The BHT provides one-to-one support to the child and/or parent or caregiver in home, school, and community settings, using behavioral interventions and strategies as instructed by a Behavioral Consultant (BC). The role also includes regular consultation and supervision, collecting behavioral data, and completing required service and billing documentation. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a free online 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List, 2nd edition, before the first day, a valid driver's license, and current Child Abuse, Criminal Record Check, and Department of Human Services clearances. Two years of behavioral health services experience and relevant behavior-analysis certifications are preferred. This is a part-time position of 10–20 hours per week, with a starting hourly pay range of $16.50–$17.00. Benefits and resources include a 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing, annual agency-paid training opportunities, and access to agency clinical resources and tools for sessions. Child and Family Focus is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the free online 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List, 2nd edition, before the first day.
Valid driver's license.
Current Child Abuse, Criminal Record Check, and Department of Human Services clearances.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience providing behavioral health services.
Certification as a BCaBA.
Certification as an RBT.
Certification as a BCAT.
A behavioral health or behavior analysis certification from an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one support to the child and/or parent or caregiver to address therapeutic needs using behavioral interventions and strategies instructed by a Behavioral Consultant in home, school, and community settings.
Support the child's, youth's, or young adult's problem-solving and skill development.
Teach children to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations.
Support the development of decision-making skills to manage behavior.
Assist with developing social skills and socially acceptable behaviors.
Teach stress-reduction techniques.
Collect behavioral data.
Fulfill client prescriptions as outlined in the monthly prescription.
Overlap with the Behavioral Consultant at least twice per month and consult with the consultant weekly.
Submit proof of service delivery and billing documentation within the required timeframe.
Document case activity in an EMR system within the required timeframe.
Participate in bi-weekly supervision.
Apply the five core values of Trauma-Informed Care—Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment—in all work practices.