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behavioral health tech
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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 tech
Williamsport, PA
4 DAYS AGO
22708781
Summary
Williamsport, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
2 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Required:
Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required. Must have reliable transportation.Preferred:
2 years' experience providing behavioral health services (e.g., previous experience as a TSS/BHT with another agency) Completed 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course. Completed college coursework in mental health, child development, or a related field. Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Behavior Health Technician to join our team at our programs in Williamsport, PA. EARN $15.25/hr! Position Details Behavioral Health Technicians provide one-on-one interventions to a child or adolescent at home, school, and/or community setting when the behavior without this intervention would require a more restrictive treatment or educational setting. Work Location(s): School, community, or home setting Works one-one-on with client(s)- Implements a behavior modification treatment plan targeting the recommendations from the psychological evaluation and developed by a senior level team member. Direction will determine for the setting for implementation of the treatment plan based upon medical necessity.
- Utilizes prescribed interventions as needed when the child exhibits problematic behaviors in each particular setting. Targets child specific antecedent, behavioral/teaching, consequent, reinforcement strategies techniques and additional psychosocial rehabilitative activities as prescribed in the treatment plan.
- Implements and models intervention techniques for members of the treatment team to stabilize the child or adolescent, lending support for family efforts to stabilize the child or adolescent, by transferring appropriate techniques and skills, and to promote developmentally and/or age-appropriate behavior.
- Collaborates with all members of the treatment team and professionals working in the home or other community settings, including the family.
- Documents behavioral and program data during session, from each environment; Maintains progress notes for every billable contact or per regulatory and program requirements.
- Maintains contact with case specific treatment team.
- Submits payroll weekly or as directed by supervisor; including all county specific paperwork required with weekly submission.
- Receives scheduled supervision from an assigned clinical supervisor
- Attends training as required; attains required training hours per fiscal year.
- May perform other related duties, when required or assigned. Benefits Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited
- medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (
- not a substitute for major medical insurance).