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Scranton Counseling Center
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
Scranton Counseling Center, the area's largest fully integrated behavioral health provider has opportunities available for quality staff to join our Community and School-Based programs providing behavioral health services in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Behavioral health technicians serve as part of a several person, multidisciplinary team, under the leadership of experienced Masters level clinicians. BHT's provide both one-on-one and group activities in schools as well as in the community, and include provision of direct care to children and adolescents, crisis intervention, care coordination, and case management. These positions require a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field. We offer a highly competitive starting salary, with increases above starting for relevant prior experience, as well as a comprehensive fringe benefit program to include employee healthcare, eye and dental coverage, guaranteed 401(k) contribution, sick/annual/holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, long-term disability, life insurance, and continuing education and tuition reimbursement to encourage and assist candidates in furthering their personal skills and education. We participate in the Pennsylvania Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Scranton Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Limited English Proficiency (LEP).