Behavioral Health Technician

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.
• Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

 Must meet one of the following: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training   OR 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services OR 
• Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization OR 
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
• Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
• Reimbursement based on education and experience 
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexile, and can work independently
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus but not required.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.