Behavioral Health Technician (Independent Contractor)

Devereux•Lake Ariel, PA

18h•Remote

About The Position

Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become a Behavioral Health Technician with our Pocono Center. This is an Independent Contractor position. Devereux offers an Independent contract option for this Behavioral Health Technician. If this interests you, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician! This role provides services in the community. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which are individualized to each child or adolescent, and to family needs. Services are not a substitution for primary care giver. They cannot baby sit, diaper, toilet, or transport our child. The BHT does not work alone with the child, but must be in the presence of the parent, teacher or primary care giver. Area of service includes: Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in NEPA. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for supporting children in the community as a part of our IBHS services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services and support, in the child's home, school or community setting
Implements the interventions outlined in the treatment plan
Assists the child in developing age-appropriate behaviors and coping skills
Offers support and transfers appropriate interventions to the child or caregiver
Complete necessary data tracking
Attends weekly supervision