Community and School Based Behavioral Health Technician
Troy, PA
Full Time
Northern Tier Counseling, Inc.
Mid Level
Community and School Based Behavioral Health Technician
DescriptionThe Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a bachelor’s-level professional with a degree in a related field of human services. Under the supervision of the Mobile Therapist (MT), the BHT implements individualized interventions, conducts observations, tracks progress toward treatment objectives, provides group and family sessions as directed, and performs case management and crisis intervention duties.
CSBBH Teams are based within school settings to provide services during school hours. Teams must also be available seven days per week to extend services into home and community environments during evenings, weekends, holidays, and school breaks, as indicated by assessment or assessment.
The frequency of BHT contact varies based on the needs of the members and family, ranging from daily support to less intensive group interventions. As members progress, they may continue to benefit from structured check-ins, individual sessions, and family sessions to reinforce and maintain learned skills. CSBBH Providers are encouraged to use the Individualized Treatment Plan as a guide and to view discharge or “graduation” as a planned, goal-based event.
Location
Bradford and Sullivan County Schools
Salary
$20.80-$24.86
Commitment Bonus- $1,500.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Working with all members on the Team, not only a specific cohort, to support generalization and practice of new skills.
- Completing the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) screening tool and performing related case management activities.
- Implementing crisis intervention strategies.
- Applying and supporting clinical treatments, including Evidence-Based Treatments, Family Therapies, and the Core 4 Clinical Model.
- Carrying out assigned components of the treatment plan across home, school, and community settings (e.g., behavioral plans, emotional support, positive reinforcement).
- Providing continuous feedback to the MT throughout treatment to support improved outcomes.
- Modeling positive affirmation for members, families, and school staff.
- Assessing strengths and therapeutic needs of the child and family through active listening, inquiry, and information exchange.
- Coordinating interventions when multiple BHTs provide services within a 24-hour period.
- Supporting families in stabilizing the child or adolescent and promoting age-appropriate behavior.
- Working rotating schedules to meet the needs of children and families during days, evenings, and weekends across settings.
- Meeting the expectation of billing twenty (20) hours per week.
- Maintaining routine reciprocal contact with the Primary Care Provider (PCP) as required.
- Participating as a co-therapist in family therapy sessions with MTs and BCs.
- Ensuring all psychotherapeutic and case management goals align directly with the treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, and case notes.
- Attending weekly staff meetings.
- Participating in ongoing in-service training programs.
- Using Northern Tier Counseling’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, initial and ongoing training will be provided.
- Achieving proficiency in the job position within six (6) months. Employees needing additional training should submit a request through their supervisor, manager, or director.
- Performing additional duties assigned to meet the needs of the facility.
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services–related field required
- Experience working with children, youth, and families preferred
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible first of the month following 30 days)
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid $25,000 Life & AD&D insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
- Generous PTO (increases with service milestones)
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition assistance for related degrees
- Up to $2,500 in relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- On-site gym
- Flexible scheduling
After you apply, our Human Resources Team will review your qualifications and experience. If your experience aligns with our needs, we'll reach out to schedule an interview.
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