Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
WF
Wesley Family Services
Behavioral Health Technician - $2,500 Hiring Bonus
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Pennsylvania data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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
- $2,500 Hiring Bonus Wesley Family Services
- 3.1 Bridgeville, PA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15.00
- $20.
- Looking for willingness to work some evenings [between 3:30 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m. time frame or so] and some Saturdays
- Some travel required between office and community settings
- Starting pay range: $15.
ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuition discounts- up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility Employee Assistance Program Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply) WFS Wellness Center myStrength Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day 15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement) Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work) Two weeks paid parental leave Employer paid life insurance Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance 401k plan with an employer match of up to 4%- eligible after 1 consecutive year of service
PRN EMPLOYEES
Extended Leave Bank sick time accrual- 2 hours accrued monthly to use for illness or family needs 401k plan with an employer match of up to 4%
- eligible after 2 consecutive years of services for employees who have worked at least 500 hours per year Position Summary (full job description at wfspa.
- This position typically starts part-time. Candidates can build up to a full-time caseload if desired.
Location:
Individual client services are delivered in client homes, as well as community settings. We serve clients living throughout Allegheny and Washington counties. We will match candidates preferred travel areas to client need. A valid drivers license and personal vehicle are required. Clients services are also delivered at our site-based group therapy Wonder Kids Program as well as our Autism Center for Growth (opening soon!) located in Bridgeville.Duties include:
1. Implement individualized treatment plan one-on-one with the child in home, school, community, and/or site based group setting as prompted by the treatment plan and in accordance with the unique behavioral health needs of each child/adolescent and their family in the Behavioral Health Technician caseload. 2. Provide direct behavioral guidance and behavioral interventions to the child/adolescent including prompting learned behaviors, re-directing problem behaviors, and guiding appropriate social behavior. 3. Collect and report behavioral data about the child/adolescent in directed and non-directed activities. 4. Prepare progress notes to document treatment interventions and response. 5. Coordinate treatment scheduling with families and obtain parental verification and authorization signatures as needed. 6. Identify and report concerns, issues or changes that arise related to client and/or family relationships or situations. 7. Participate in group, individual, and on-site supervision as required.Education and Experience:
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED. Associates or Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred (from an accredited institution) Experience working with children preferred. Experience with special needs, behavior health, or related preferred.Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:
BCABA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst), RBT (Registered Behavior Technician), BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician), or other behavior health certification or behavioral analysis certification preferred . Valid PA drivers' license Act 33/34 clearance FBI background clearance How toApply:
You can submit through Indeed, but also go to our website directly at: wfspa.org/careers Positions listed as "Behavioral Health Technician (Autism Services)" or "Behavioral Health Technician (Autism Services) PRN" Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture. WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military/veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$15.00- $20.