The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a staff person who is responsible for delivering interventions based on the client's 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Eligible BHT candidates will meet ONE of the following conditions:1.Have certification as BCaBA/RBT/BCAT2. Behavior Analysis Certification3. HS Diploma/GED plus 40 hour RBT task list training4. 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health servicesESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 client's progress toward goals and objectives.
- Maintain current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Record check (if applicable) and annual Tuberculosis (TB) Testing.
- Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
- Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity in all oral and written communications in regards to persons served within the agency.
- Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, internal and State standards.
- Ability to communicate verbally in English, read written or typed information, communicate legibly in writing, speak English clearly, and hear voice in conversational tone.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and have the ability to multi-task
- Experience in a mental health setting preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to ascend and descend flights of stairs and to negotiate curbs.
- Able to speak English clearly and hear voice in conversational tones.
- Must be free of contagious diseases/infections.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Within the confines of the offices of the Division and Agency. Travel to other Agency sites as well as to outside meetings, conferences, or workshops may be required on an as needed basis. Services will take place in the school, home, and community.WORKING HOURS: BHT Service is provided in school, home, and community environments at times that best support the client and their clinical needs.About Us:For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the United States, including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us! Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE