A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will provide one-to-one services to children and adolescents between the ages of 2-24, who are confronted with serious, identified, emotional and/or behavioral disturbances. With the support and guidance of the Behavioral Consultant, you will aid in improving independent, age-appropriate functioning to levels which require less or no service intervention. You will travel to the clients' home/school/service location daily being sure to follow the prescribed treatment plan and provide behavioral and treatment interventions and consequences to the client. Setting boundaries with clients and their families to prevent dependency upon your services as you also provide support to parents and adult professionals. Being sure to educate and train parents/young adults to utilize these skills, providing positive reinforcement and provide culturally aware and competent service provision Certified as BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT. 2 years' prior Behavior Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute High School diploma or equivalent and completed the 40hr RBT Training (RBT Task List) Certification (or ability to complete this within the first 10 days of hire- you will be paid for this training time) Minimum of 2 years-experience providing Behavioral Health services Perks of this role: Competitive pay rate of $23.25/hr!
What we offer:
Full Time Employees:
Paid vacation days that increase with tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over each year up to 10 Paid holidays• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
401K Free licensure supervision Pet Insurance Employee Assistance program Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement• Cellphone stipend If you're #readytowork we are #readytohire! benefit option varies by State/County Not the job you're looking for? Pathways has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to https://www.pathways.com/working-at-pathways
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