Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Wyomissing, PA

Employer:	Chimes
Category:	Nonprofit - Social Services Education
Job Type:	Part Time
Description
Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide one-to-one services to an identified child/adolescent and family to reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, school & community. Schedule Details: Part-Time Location: Wyomissing , PA Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Pay Rate: $18 /hour Job Functions: Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state prior to working alone with clients (6 hours supervised hours in the field) and any other required thereafter Submit to Human Resources, in a timely manner, copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies Participate in interagency meetings, as required, and represent the agency in an effective and professional manner in all contacts with clients, payers, and collateral staff Ability to work within a group to develop internal systems to improve and ensure quality services Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings Minimum Requirements: Education: High School Diploma Experience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health support services to youth, or young adults Licensure/Certifications: Have certification as BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician Certification) Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience What's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement options Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation) Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 403(b) with Employer Match Employee Recognition Programs Employee Referral Bonus opportunities Discounts through "Tickets at Work" And More! Want to learn more? To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers .

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Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Wyomissing, PA

Description