BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

12h•$30•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct, one-to-one and group behavioral health services to youth with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders. The BHT implements behavior support and treatment plans under the supervision of licensed or credentialed clinical staff in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations, program policies, and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or associate’s degree with one of the following certifications below: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) BCABA (Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) Completion of a minimum 40-hour behavioral health/RBT-aligned training Or minimum 2 years of documented behavioral health experience with required training
Ability to work with children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance
Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations
Ability to read, write and comprehend information. Ability to effectively communicate with residents, peers, clients, employees, and administration. Ability to professionally write detailed reports.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes involved written and oral directions. Ability to interpret routine instructions without difficulty. Ability to apply rational/calm reasoning when confronted with difficult and/or ambiguous situations.
Valid driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

Implement individualized behavior support plans, treatment goals, and skill-building interventions as written by the supervising clinician.
Provide structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive, adaptive skills.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment at all times.
Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches.
Accurately observe and document client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions.
Collect and document behavioral data in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
Will be included in daily staffing ratio to assist in effective programming for all youth.
Complete daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation within required timeframes.
Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Follow all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation.
Report safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory/leadership staff.
Participate in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
Support family engagement as directed by the treatment team.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
Follow all Pennsylvania mandated reporter requirements.
Maintain active certification, clearances, and required ongoing training.