Behavioral Health Technician

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position

• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a non-traditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of community based settings to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families.
• These settings include, but are not limited to home, school, community settings (camp, daycare, etc.).
• The BHT is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, participates as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and implements specific treatment goals.
• Their goal is to implement sound clinical interventions and supportive services to enable children/adolescents to maintain and function to the best of their ability in the least restrictive setting.
• Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement.

Availability

Flexible schedule, possible for up to 40 hours per week; may require non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications/Requirements

Must meet one of the following

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training OR
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services OR
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization OR
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Reimbursement based on education and experience
• Proficient using Microsoft Office and database systems; experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexile, and can to work independently
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus but not required.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits