School-Based Behavioral Health Technician

Northeast Counseling Services • Hazleton, PA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) within the CSBBH Program provides therapeutic and case management services to children and their families in a setting other than the provider agency or office. These settings can include the child's home, church, community center, school or other community settings. The care provided is child-centered and family focused. The Behavioral Health Technician functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care is being provided and is medically necessary.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Knowledge of the mental health and social service field.
• Familiarity with and ability to access community resources.
• Ability to make accurate assessments of client needs and to be creative in seeking appropriate services.
• Successful completion of an FBI Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Two year's experience in the mental health field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic and case management services to children and their families in settings such as the child's home, church, community center, school or other community settings.
• Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care is being provided and is medically necessary.
• Organizes time efficiently to meet client needs in a flexible, non-traditional time frame.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance at no cost to the employee
• Life Insurance
• Employer funded 401k, 4% salary equivalent, no match required
• Paid Annual, Sick, and Personal Leave Time
• 8 paid holidays
• Voluntary AFLAC options
• Professional enhancement opportunities
• Discounted rates at Odyssey Fitness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level