Community and School Based Behavioral Health Technician

Bhhep•Troy, PA

9d•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a bachelor’s-level professional with a degree in a related field of human services. Under the supervision of the Mobile Therapist (MT), the BHT implements individualized interventions, conducts observations, tracks progress toward treatment objectives, provides group and family sessions as directed, and performs case management and crisis intervention duties. CSBBH Teams are based within school settings to provide services during school hours. Teams must also be available seven days per week to extend services into home and community environments during evenings, weekends, holidays, and school breaks, as indicated by assessment or assessment. The frequency of BHT contact varies based on the needs of the members and family, ranging from daily support to less intensive group interventions. As members progress, they may continue to benefit from structured check-ins, individual sessions, and family sessions to reinforce and maintain learned skills. CSBBH Providers are encouraged to use the Individualized Treatment Plan as a guide and to view discharge or “graduation” as a planned, goal-based event. Location Bradford and Sullivan County Schools Salary $20.80-$24.86 Commitment Bonus- $1,500.00

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services–related field required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children, youth, and families preferred

Responsibilities

Working with all members on the Team, not only a specific cohort, to support generalization and practice of new skills.
Completing the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) screening tool and performing related case management activities.
Implementing crisis intervention strategies.
Applying and supporting clinical treatments, including Evidence-Based Treatments, Family Therapies, and the Core 4 Clinical Model.
Carrying out assigned components of the treatment plan across home, school, and community settings (e.g., behavioral plans, emotional support, positive reinforcement).
Providing continuous feedback to the MT throughout treatment to support improved outcomes.
Modeling positive affirmation for members, families, and school staff.
Assessing strengths and therapeutic needs of the child and family through active listening, inquiry, and information exchange.
Coordinating interventions when multiple BHTs provide services within a 24-hour period.
Supporting families in stabilizing the child or adolescent and promoting age-appropriate behavior.
Working rotating schedules to meet the needs of children and families during days, evenings, and weekends across settings.
Meeting the expectation of billing twenty (20) hours per week.
Maintaining routine reciprocal contact with the Primary Care Provider (PCP) as required.
Participating as a co-therapist in family therapy sessions with MTs and BCs.
Ensuring all psychotherapeutic and case management goals align directly with the treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, and case notes.
Attending weekly staff meetings.
Participating in ongoing in-service training programs.
Using Northern Tier Counseling’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, initial and ongoing training will be provided.
Achieving proficiency in the job position within six (6) months.
Employees needing additional training should submit a request through their supervisor, manager, or director.
Performing additional duties assigned to meet the needs of the facility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible first of the month following 30 days)
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid $25,000 Life & AD&D insurance
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Generous PTO (increases with service milestones)
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition assistance for related degrees
Up to $2,500 in relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
On-site gym
Flexible scheduling