Behavioral Health Technicians - PT

• Part-Time positions available ( Hours 9:00am - 1:00pm)
• Flexible Hours to work with your schedule!
• $5000 Annual Scholarship!
• Career building opportunities within our behavioral health program!
• Serving Clients in the areas: Pottstown, Gliberstville, Sellersville, Quakertown.

Education/Training/Certification Requirements:

Candidate must have ONE of the following certifications and/or education level at the time of hire:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (ex. social work, psychology, special education, etc.) and completed 40 hours of training the RBT Task List, as evidenced by a certification of completion OR commit to the completion of this 40-hour requirement within the first 30 days of hire.
• Associate degree in related human services field, or 60 credits toward degree and completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification of completion. OR commit to the completion of this 40-hour requirement within the first 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma and completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List. OR commit to the completion of this 40-hour requirement within the first 30 days of hire.

Training Requirements :

• Completion of ICF new hire orientation within the first 90 days of employment
• Individuals that have not previously provided BHT services must successfully complete a state mandated department approved 30 hours of BHT training prior to working with families.

AND

• Complete at least 24 hours of Department approved training within the first 6 months of providing BHT services.
• Experienced BHT's shall complete at least 20 hours of Department approved annual training.
• Participate in all required individual and group supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings.

Experience:

• Minimum of one-year experience working with children preferably with developmental disabilities, and/or one year of experience working with children/adolescents in the provision of behavioral health services.
• Two (2) years' experience in the provision of behavioral health services preferred.

General Responsibilities :


Responsible for providing one-to-one behavioral support and intervention facilitation to a child or adolescent with a medically diagnosed developmental, intellectual or behavioral health need; as well as to provide caregiver training and family support to caregivers in order to stabilize and child and family situation, provide transfer of skill to parent/caregivers, and prevent more restrictive services and promote age-appropriate psychosocial growth.

The Behavior Technician will follow a treatment plan and implement interventions developed by the Behavior Consultant Services are delivered either in the home, school, or community setting.


The Behavioral Health Technician will be responsible for mandatory monthly supervision and trainings and provide well written progress notes and data collection.

Standard Requirements :

• Supports the mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the Intensive Behavioral Health Services Wrap Around Program
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by program needs, which may include evening hours.
• Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test required.
• completion and clearance of yearly criminal background check, child abuse clearance and FBI Clearance
• valid driver's license with a clear three-year driving record.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to file Childline reports as mandated by the Child Protective Service Law. Complete required documentation for the Managed Care Company and agency.
• Engages in professional demeanor as a representative of Indian Creek Foundation.
• Exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.

Essential Duties:

• Works all authorized hours in accordance to each child's prescription for services.
• Collaborates with treatment team members in the development of goals and interventions.
• Provides transfer of skill to parents/caregivers through interventions such as modeling, parent coaching and interventions as written in the behavior plan.
• Provides accurate, clear documentation on progress notes for each session.
• Completes data collection at each session to assist in determining levels of progress.
• Participates in monthly team meetings and group supervision meetings with clinical supervisor.
• Maintains communication with treatment team to report obstacles, progress and/or concerns about treatment.

Other Duties:

• Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of CASSP principles.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Participates in yearly trainings as required by Indian Creek Foundation.
• Participates in relevant trainings as they are available to help expand professional knowledge.

Equipment/machines used in the performance of this job


Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:

• Computer
• Printer
• Copier
• Scanner
• Fax

In addition to:

• Must have a valid driver's license & 3-year clear driving record
• Able to complete and pass drug screen, & physical
• Able to complete and pass criminal background, FBI, and child abuse clearances.

Physical Requirements :


Ability to perform the physical duties required of Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in providing various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Location


As assigned in Bucks/Montgomery Counties including:


Souderton, Telford, Harleysville, Greenlane, Lansdale, Hatfield, North Wales, Montgomeryville, Quakertown, Sellersville, Perkasie, Pottstown, Gilbertsville, Limerick, Royersford, Ambler, and surrounding areas.

New Billable Hourly Rate: up to $20.00/hr