Northeast Counseling Services·Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Provide one-on-one or group behavioral support and interventions for children and adolescents based on Individualized Treatment Plans. Implement behavioral modification techniques and proactive strategies to stabilize clients under the direction of a Behavioral Consultant.
Northeast Counseling Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our IBHS team. This position will provide one to one and/or group support and intervention when required including behavioral modification techniques and proactive strategies to stabilize the child or adolescent as outlined in the Individualized Treatment Plan and accept additions to caseload as assigned. The Behavioral Health Technician will take direction from the Behavioral Consultant of Northeast Counseling Services.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a Mental Health or Human Service field with no prior work experience
OR a Bachelor's degree in any field with one year full-time paid work experience with children or adolescents
OR an Associate's Degree or 60 credits toward a Bachelor's degree with at least three years full-time paid work experience with children or adolescents
OR a high school diploma with two years full time paid work experience with children or adolescents
OR a high school diploma with 40 hours of RBT training.
Ongoing training and workshops are provided and are mandatory as is knowledge of the CASSP System. Knowledge of the mental health and social service field; familiarity with and ability to access community resources; ability to make accurate assessments of client needs and to be creative in seeking appropriate services; ability to organize time efficiently to meet client needs in a flexible, non-traditional time frame.
Job Type: per diem
$19.00 per hour
• Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
This position requires the successful completion of an FBI Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.
Requires a high school diploma with specific experience or RBT training, or a degree in Mental Health/Human Services. Must possess a valid driver's license and pass FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse clearances.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
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