Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechnicianAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you believe in providing support and mental health interventions to help them achieve their full potential? If so, we want you to join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.Status: Part Time HourlyFLSA classification: Non-ExemptSummary of the Position: 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.Pay Range: $17.50-$20.00/ hourAvailability: Flexible Hours - up to 40 hours per weekQualifications/Requirements:Must meet one of the following:High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training ORMinimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services ORBehavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization ORCertification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)Experience using Microsoft Office 365 or similar; knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.Strong written and verbal communication skillsReliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus!Benefits Available:Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental Benefits403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.Employee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceDirect DepositWeekly PayFlexible ScheduleYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Travel Required: Yes. Travel throughout county to homes, schools, and in community.