IBHS Behavior Health Technician

Summary of Position: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a staff person who is responsible for delivering interventions based on the clients active Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) as developed by the Behavioral Consultant (BC) or Mobile Therapist (MT). The BHT provides therapeutic support services to children/adolescents with serious behavioral health issues or deficits in developmental skills in order to sustain placement in the natural environment and avert the need for referral to a more restrictive setting.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

Working one on one with children/adolescents to implement BHT interventions as specified in their individual treatment plan (ITP). Such interventions include behavioral contingencies, verbal redirection, prompting, coaching, emotional support, time-structured activities, crisis management techniques and other strategies described in the treatment plan.

Collaborating with the Behavior Consultant (BC), Mobile Therapist (MT) and other IBHS clinical staff in identifying and pursuing medically necessary treatment goals.

Must maintain all requirements regarding training and supervision as defined by licensing regulations and NET policy.

Must accept assignment to cases based on availability or program needs.

Maintain legible, timely, and complete clinical records documenting the clients progress toward goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualification:

Must have ONE of the following:

1. Have certification as BCaBA/RBT/BCAT

2. Behavior Analysis Certification

3. HS Diploma/GED plus 40 hour RBT task list training

4. 2 years delivering ABA plus 40 hour ABA Training

Experience in a mental health setting preferred

Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification Required

PA Child Abuse Clearance require

PA Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Required

FBI Clearance required

PA Criminal Clearance required

Health Assessment required

TB Test required

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm Work location: School based

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NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon NET's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

About Us:

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the state of Delaware.