Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Institute for Behavior Change is a non-profit foundation that recruits, trains, deploys and monitors staff who deliver Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) to children located in schools, homes, and the community who are diagnosed with mental health disorders. We were founded in 1997 and continue to supply highly trained staff to leading IBHS agencies throughout Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties. 

The Behavioral Health Technician position is the heart of our services and offers an opportunity to have a large positive impact on a child’s life. BHT providers work directly with children to implement their treatment plan within their classrooms, their homes and in the community – wherever they need the therapeutic support.

As a BHT, you will have the opportunity to create a bond with a child who needs your expertise and skills to improve their quality of life. You will work directly under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist who will provide you with training and on-going support. You will also have the opportunity to provide insights and suggestions to the Behavior Specialist to help improve the client’s treatment. Our BHT providers are supported throughout their employment and valued as important members of our treatment team.

This position is paid hourly. The location of the services will depend upon the case(s) assigned to the BHT. We work to the best of our ability with our BHT team members to assign them to meaningful cases, close to their home location, and with the number of hours per week desired (up to 40). We routinely need staff who are available to work with a single child for 25 or more hours each week; many of our clients need BHT staff year-round, however, the assigned hours may decrease during the summer months.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work 1:1 with a client in either a school or home setting.
• Implement the authorized treatment plan with a single identified client.
• Ensure that training and supervision is received according to IBHS regulations.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday, no weekends!
• Location: Marshall Street Elementary School
• Hours: Based on approved authorization and client needs.

COMPENSATION:

• $22.00 to $25.00 hourly based on credentials.
• On-going paid training at $20.00-$22.00 hourly.
• Paid Registered Behavior Technician training (40 hours).
• Paid State Mandated BHT pre-service training (30 hours).
• Assistance obtaining Child Abuse clearance, FBI fingerprint, PA Criminal Background and pre-employment physical examination costs.
• Worker’s Compensation benefits.
• Unemployment insurance benefits.
• Malpractice insurance benefits.
• Paid as an employee, not an independent contractor.

BENEFITS:

• Medical with employer contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Hospital indemnity
• Accident
• Critical illness
• Employer paid group life insurance
• Paid time off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  

COMPANY PERKS:

• Award winning Employee Career Development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Paid for your non-billable work that is necessary to deliver excellent billable treatment services.
• Paid for your personal supervision time.
• Paid for your training via Relias and other approved providers.
• Paid bonuses for referring new employees.
• Travel stipend for traveling over 25 miles.

OUR VALUES:

We are committed to providing high quality mental health treatment and behavioral support to children in their homes, schools and communities (daycare, camp, after school care).  Our staff learn state-of-the-art skills in behavioral treatment and assist parents in getting and keeping insurance funding, until treatment is completed successfully.  Successful candidates align with our values:

• Tell the Truth
• Be Thankful
• Help Others
• Share Fairly
• Move Forward

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

• HS diploma (Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or closely related field highly preferred).
• Reliable transportation to and from service location.
  • If using your personal vehicle, a valid driver's license and insurance is required.