Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

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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: Full-TimeLocation: Harrisburg, PAProgram: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)Pay Rate: $18 /hourJob 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: Bachelor's Degree requiredExperience: One year of full-time experience in providing mental health support services to youth, or young adultsLicensure/Certifications: Have certification as BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician Certification)Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history;...