Behavioral Health Technician

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt 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. Responsibilities The BHT is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, participates as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and implements specific treatment goals. 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. Settings include, but are not limited to home, school, community settings (camp, daycare, etc.). Availability: flexible hours up to 40 hours per week. Qualifications / Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to complete 40+ hours of training. Minimum 2 years experience providing behavioral health services. Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization. Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in using data collection tools and software applications. Proficient using Microsoft Office. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus. Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage. Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus. Reimbursement: based on education and experience. Benefits Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Direct Deposit Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule Travel Required: Yes. Travel throughout community to homes and schools. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr