Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)Status: Part Time HourlyFLSA classification: Non-ExemptAvailability - Flexible hours; non-traditional hours, evenings and weekends may be required. Up to 40 hours a week.Summary 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.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.Qualifications/Requirements:Must meet one of the following:High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to complete 40+ hours of training ORMinimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services ORBehavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization ORCertification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.Strong communication skillsBilingual (Spanish) is a plus.Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage required.Benefits Available:Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.Pet InsuranceWeekly PayDirect DepositFlexible HoursYouth 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.Travel Required: Yes. Travel to homes and throughout the community. Travel may be up to 10-15 mi.