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CHS - Compass Health Systems

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

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Job Description

Compass Health Systems seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to enjoy purposeful lives on their own terms by providing individualized, person-centered services and supports designed to empower individuals with greater independence. We are a close-knit, small but growing agency based in the Scranton area which is LOCALLY owned and operated by Northeast PA residents. We pride ourselves on treating our employees and clients alike like family and making a positive difference in our local community. We seek to have a positive relationship and rapport with each face that enters our doors and to foster a truly "family run" agency feel where each of our employee not only enjoys their work and feels supported but enjoys being with CHS staff and has open access to interact with everyone from Executive Director to office staff on a daily basis. Compass Health Systems is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families by providing Intensive Behavioral Health Services/ Applied Behavior Analytic services behavioral needs across the home, school and community settings. The Behavioral Health Technician/Registered Behavior Technician will have the ability to build a caseload and create their own schedule . This is a W2 employee (not independent contractor) position with accrued paid time off and six paid holidays. RBT and BCBA Supervision offered to employees after probationary period has been met.
Job Responsibilities include:
Providing services one-on-one with children and young adults with autism and/or other behavioral/emotional disorder or needs by utilizing techniques and strategies that increase communication, self-help, and social and play skills under the supervision of a Licensed Behavioral Specialist and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Develop positive relationships and rapport with client, client's family and other individuals that are part of the client's team. Ability and willingness to follow a treatment plan and to transfer the skills to parents and/or others in the client's life that are needed to improve the client's behaviors and make positive, lasting change . Willingness to learn and apply the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Keeping accurate records of client performance/progress to include data collection and session notes through an electronic platform and/or paper data collection system. Being passionate, interactive energetic and positive with client and/or their family or peers. Ability to communicate confidentially and professionally with behavior analysts, behavior specialists, teachers, parents, and principals. Ability to understand feedback and utilize it to improve performance. Ability and willingness to attend weekly supervision meetings and/or trainings when necessary. Others duties as assigned.
Requirements include:
High School diploma is required. Associates or Bachelors degree in a human services, psychology, education, special education or related field preferred. Passionate about making a difference in the life of a child with Autism or other behavioral needs While previous experience as an ABA professional is highly preferred, a minimum of 6-12 months working with children with disabilities and/or in an educational setting is preferred
RBT CERTIFICATION IS HIGHLY PREFERRED
but CHS will provide RBT training upon hire. Ability to pass background checks is required (reimbursed upon the start of employment)
Pay:
$21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please provide a personal email address to streamline communication throughout the hiring process.
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
working with children with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred) Applied behavior analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RBT Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Carbondale, PA 18407 (Required)
Work Location:
In person