? 3 Days Left! Behavior Health Technician- Part -Time Position Available In Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Join our team at Hamidian Training Institute, affiliated withthe Aaron Center, a premier provider of outpatient mental healthservices in the Scranton, PA area. We welcome applicants who arecurrently enrolled in a degree program in a recognized clinicaldiscipline and are looking to gain experience in the field whilecontinuing their education.

Position:

Part-time Behavior HealthTechnician Location:

Scranton, PA Pay Range:

$17.00

• 20.

50 per hour

Schedule:

School-day hours (approx. 8:30 AM-3:30 PM); subject tochange based on client needs

Work Environment:

Community settingsand/or office Experience and/or education:

• Minimum of a highschool diploma or GED required.
• Actively pursuing a degree in arecognized clinical discipline such as social work, psychology,counseling, or a related field is strongly preferred, but notrequired.
• Experience working with children, youth, or youngadults
• Volunteer, internship, or academic experience involvingbehavioral strategies, support services, or youth engagement willbe considered
• Willingness to learn and adhere to agency policies,ethical standards, and relevant regulatory guidelines

EssentialFunctions:

• Works with children from 2 to 21 years old
• ProvideIBHS services to children, youth and young adults as developedwithin the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Provide IBHS servicesin agreed upon setting(s)
• Follow ITP goals and implementtherapeutic intervention and/or strategies to reach/achieve the ITPobjectives
• Consistently provide assigned number of hoursauthorized for IBHS services
• Complete documentation, filing, andtracking methods to meet ITP objectives
• Collects data aboutprogress, systematically records and conveys the information to theBehavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) and/or Mobile Therapist (MT
• Involve parent(s), guardian(s), or caregiver(s) in treatment,demonstrate behavioral strategies to the child, his/her parents,school staff and/or community staff
• Reinforces parental roles byengaging parent(s) in the consistent application of treatment goalsproviding feedback in a positive manner
• Understand client’swellness, safety and crisis plans
• Deescalating practices(redirection, changing location/environments, non-verbal cueing,verbal cueing, and coaching) to redirect and interrupt escalatingbehaviors
• Complying with standards established by applicablepaying, accrediting or licensing authorities
• Documents progress,service notes using agency approved forms/format
• Is an integralpart of a treatment team, which may (not an exclusive or exhaustivelist) include parents, siblings, grandparents, therapist,psychiatrist, school representative, juvenile probation, probationoffice, others providing services to child
• Comply with HamidianTraining Institute’s and Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services(BHRS) policies and ethical guidelines as set forth in statelicensure guidelines.

Knowledge / Skills

/ Abilities Needed

• -Collaboration within a treatment team
• Relationship management
• Ethical standards followed
• Confidential and professionalinteractions at all times
• Read, speak and understand Englishlanguage
• Computer skills for electronic health records/notesPhysical Demands
• The Hamidian Training Institute will proactivelywork with employees and assess reasonable accommodation requestsfor an employee to be able to perform the essential functions ofthe job. Occasional standing; walking; regularly sit; use hands,arms and fingers to use office equipment; reach with hands andarms; climb stairs; talk or hear Travel
• to/from locations whereservices are provided This job description is not an exhaustivelist of job duties/responsibilities/activities and other duties/jobresponsibilities/activities may be assigned as needed to supportThe Hamidian Training Institute’s business goals. New or differentassignments may occur at any time with or without notice OtherRequirements
• Complete various background clearances upon hiring
• Completion of 40-hour RBT training upon hiring The HamidianTraining Institute and The Aaron Center is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

All employees, independent contractors, vendors/businessassociates and applicants for employment are protected by federallaws, state and local laws designed to protect employees,independent contractors, vendors/business associates and jobapplicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion,color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexualorientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability,family medical history or genetic information, politicalaffiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Aaron Center and The Hamidian Training Institute screens andinterviews candidates in person at our Scranton, PA location, andcommunicates with candidates from a verified email addressassociated with the Aaron Center and/or via a verified video chatplatform. We will never ask for personal information or issue a joboffer via phone only or chat feature. If you have questions aboutthe authenticity of this job posting, contact Human Resources at570 489 5561 x.1211. PIbc53e383068d-37156-38166234