Behavior Health Technician; BHT

Overview

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide one-to-one services to an identified child/adolescent and family to reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, school & community.

Schedule Details: Full-Time

Location: Reading, PA

Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Pay Rate: $18 /hour

• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
• Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state prior to working alone with clients (6 hours supervised hours in the field) and any other required thereafter
• Submit to Human Resources, in a timely manner, copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training
• Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies
• Participate in interagency meetings, as required, and represent the agency in an effective and professional manner in all contacts with clients, payers, and collateral staff
• Ability to work within a group to develop internal systems to improve and ensure quality services
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner
• Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
• Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant
• Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises
• Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings

• Education: Bachelor s Degree required
• Experience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health support services to youth, or young adults
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Have certification as BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician Certification)
• Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history;
  Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
• Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

• Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week)
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
• And More!

Chimes and Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems are accredited by the Joint Commission and provide a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. The organization also offers prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.