Local Contract Behavioral Health Technician - $22-24 per hour
Equiliem is seeking a local contract Behavioral Health Technician for a local contract job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Behavioral Health TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, flexibleEmployment Type: Local ContractJob DescriptionSpecialty: Behavioral Health TechnicianDiscipline: AlliedStart Date: ASAPDuration: 13 weeks with a possibility of converting to permanentShift: Monday through Friday, NO weekend hoursHours based on authorized services and client needs (Part Time and Full Time Opportunities available)Employment Type: W-2 Job Overview & Duties The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position is the heart of our services and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on a child's life. BHT providers work directly with children to implement individualized treatment plans across school, home, and community settings—wherever therapeutic support is needed. As a BHT, you will build a strong, supportive bond with a child who relies on your skills and consistency to improve their quality of life. You will work under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist who provides training, ongoing guidance, and clinical oversight. BHTs are also encouraged to share observations and insights to help strengthen and refine each client's treatment plan. Team members are supported throughout their employment and valued as essential contributors to the treatment team. Assignments are matched based on availability, preferred hours (up to 40 per week), and proximity whenever possible. Many cases require availability of 25 or more hours per week with one client. While some cases are year‐round, hours may decrease during summer months depending on client needs.Provide 1:1 behavioral support to a client in a school or home settingImplement the authorized treatment plan for an assigned clientAttend and participate in required training and supervision in accordance with IBHS regulations Compensation & Benefits$22.00–$24.00 per hour, based on credentialsOngoing paid training at $20.00–$22.00 per hourPaid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training (40 hours)Paid state‐mandated BHT pre‐service training (30 hours)Assistance with required clearances and pre‐employment requirementsWorker's Compensation coverageUnemployment insurance benefitsMalpractice insurance coveragePaid as an employee (W‐2)