Behavior Health Technician (BHT) - BEHAV006357

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide one-to-one services to an identified child/adolescent and family to reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, school & community.Schedule Details: Full-Time

Location: Wyomissing, PAProgram: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience

Job Functions: * Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures * Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner * Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state prior to working alone with clients (6 hours supervised hours in the field) and any other required thereafter * Submit to Human Resources, in a timely manner, copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training * Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards * Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies * Participate in interagency meetings, as required, and represent the agency in an effective and professional manner in all contacts with clients, payers, and collateral staff * Ability to work within a group to develop internal systems to improve and ensure quality services * Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills * Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner * Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation * Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant * Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises * Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings

Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree requiredExperience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health support services to youth, or young adultsLicensure/Certifications: Have certification as BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician Certification)

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
• Discounts on Verizon mobile service
• And More!

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity