Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Berks County - Team Builder Recruiting

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Reading, PA

Are you looking for a position where you can?

• Improve the lives of children and adolescents challenged with behavioral health disorders through therapeutic support
• Provide assessments, treatment, and therapy services for youth in their natural environments of home, school, and community
• Enjoy a flexible schedule with full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Join a company that supports your career growth by offering training and tuition discounts for continuing education
• Receive benefits options for full-time and part-time employees

One of Central PA's leading assessment and treatment services providers is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to join their team in Berks County. BHTs work with youth, providing therapeutic support services in their homes, schools, and communities. This position is ideal for professionals with a background in mental health, behavioral health, special needs childcare, or teaching passionate about improving the lives of children and adolescents with behavioral health disorders.

As A Behavioral Health Technician, You Will:

• Work one-on-one with children and adolescents with behavioral disorders in their homes, schools, and communities
• Utilize positive reinforcement, emotional support, psychosocial rehabilitative activities, and crisis intervention strategies
• Work in a team alongside clinicians, teachers, and parents to support the child in making behavioral improvements and improving social and daily living skills

Requirements for Behavioral Health Technicians:

• REQUIRED – A valid driver's license with reliable transportation to clients' homes and schools
• REQUIRED – High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to work a mix of day and evening hours

In Addition:

You MUST Meet At Least 1 Of The Following:

• Have certification as a BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT OR
• Have a behavior health or behavior analysis certification from an accredited agency OR
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health (therapeutic support staff, paraprofessionals, instructional aides, special education teacher's aides, etc.) OR
• Completed the 40-hour training covering the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Task List as evidenced by a certification

What We Offer Our Behavioral Health Technicians:

• Competitive Pay: $18-20 per hour
• Flexible FT or PT hours
• FT & PT Benefits options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Supervision and Continuing Education opportunities to support your professional development
• Tuition Discount program

To Apply

If you have a background in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work, Counseling, or Sociology or would like to build your mental/behavioral health career and gain valuable counseling and therapy experience, please submit your resume to learn more about this opportunity.

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