BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH

The Certified Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct, one-to-one and group behavioral health services to youth with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders.

Requirements

• Implement individualized behavior support plans, treatment goals, and skill-building interventions as written by the supervising clinician.
• Provide structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive, adaptive skills.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment at all times.
• Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Accurately observe and document client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions.
• Collect and document behavioral data in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Will be included in daily staffing ratio to assist in effective programming for all youth.
• Complete daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation within required timeframes.
• Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Follow all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory/leadership staff.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Support family engagement as directed by the treatment team.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Follow all Pennsylvania mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintain active certification, clearances, and required ongoing training.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching