Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Behavioral Health Technician

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.  •  Grove City, PA / Hermitage, PA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

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.

Locations in Mercer, Grove City, Greenville areas.

  • 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.

$500 sign on bonus for someone who already has an RBT Certificate.

Availability: Flexible Schedule; up to 40 hours per week

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)
  • Previous experience working with youth/adolescence is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft 365 is preferred; experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus.
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weekly Pay
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

About Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

A national high-impact nonprofit with global partnerships that provides community-based services as an alternative to youth incarceration and child welfare and behavioral health placements.

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is committed to equal employment and program opportunities with a work/program environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions at YAP are based on business and program needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, relationship status, military service, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

YAP reserves the right to block senders of content, comments, images, etc. that are inconsistent with our mission.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1975
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