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Behavioral Health Technician
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What they do
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.
$37,021 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician
Bedford, PA
4 DAYS AGO
22930242
Summary
Bedford, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
0 Months Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
32.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Shift / Part-Time
Description Summary of the
Position:
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a non-traditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of community-based settings to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families. These settings include, but are not limited to home, school, community settings (camp, daycare, etc.).
The BHT is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, participates as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and implements specific treatment goals.
Their goal is to implement sound clinical interventions and supportive services to enable children/adolescents to maintain and function to the best of their ability in the least restrictive setting.
Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.
Availability:
Flexible Schedule up to 40 hours; non-traditional hours including some evenings and weekends.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must meet one of the following: High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training OR
Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services OR
Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization OR
Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
Reimbursement based on education and experience
Must be extremely organized
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be professional, flexile, and can work independently
Bi-Lingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus but not required.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
UNUM Supplemental Benefits
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employee Assistance Program
Direct Deposit
Competitive Weekly Pay
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Benefits
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Flexible Work Schedules