Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician Intercultural Family Services, Inc. - 3.8 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Part-time $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Childcare Teamwork High school diploma or GED Working with children Bachelor's degree Direct support Adolescents Home health Working with youth Full Job Description Why Work at Intercultural Family Services? "We are multi-cultural and passionate about serving those in the community with a variety of needs!" The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing therapeutic support to children and adolescents with serious behavioral health challenges. The BHT will work to provide treatment utilizing a plan that is directed by the BC.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide One on One support to children and adolescents with behavioral disorders. Expected to implement and understand individualized treatment plans that are set forth by the Behavioral Consultant. BHTs will work across all settings including schools, home and community. You will be expected to record behavioral changes and provide a safe and supportive environment for your patient. Supporting parents with their re-education and training as they learn to care for child Consult with Behavior Consultant as needed Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, internal and State standards. Conduct crisis intervention sessions with the youth as needed; Use the least restrictive, least intrusive interventions to address the youth's problematic behaviors Maintains regular contact with other members of the treatment team to provide and receive feedback on the youth's performance.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equilvalent (Bachelors degree preferred) with one-year experience in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents Completed 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician certification training within six months of employment. Required Clearances; Criminal background, Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting. Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity in regards to the community served About Intercultural Family Services, Inc. Intercultural Family Services, Inc. (Intercultural) is an independent non-profit 501 (c)(3) human services agency founded in 1979. Since this time we have been committed to serving the needs of children and families in the Greater Philadelphia area. Through a broad array of culturally competent, collaborative, family-centered programs, we empower the people we serve with the ability to meet the challenges of everyday life and to build a firm foundation for a bright future. We look forward to forging stronger, more creative, and new partnerships in the public and private sectors. Intercultural Family Services, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and an Equal Opportunity Service Provider. Intercultural Family Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Required)

Work Location:

In person