Behavioral Health Technician
Youth Advocate Programs
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- Location
- Scranton, PA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Sep 30
- 20 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Youth Advocate Programs
Non-profit organization management · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provide individualized mental health interventions and support services to children and adolescents in community settings.
- Implement treatment goals as part of an interdisciplinary team to support clients’ functioning in the least restrictive setting.
What you need
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 40+ hours of training, 2 years of behavioral health services experience, or a behavioral health or behavior analysis certification or RBT certification.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
Microsoft Officedatabase systemsexcellent communicationinterpersonal skillswork independentlySpanish speakingvalid driver’s licenseBehavioral Health CertificationBehavior Analysis CertificationRegistered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
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Perks
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedule
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Join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families. In this dynamic, hands-on role, you will provide individualized, evidence-based mental health interventions and support services to youth with behavioral and psychiatric needs.
As a BHT, you’ll work in a variety of community-based settings—including homes, schools, and other natural environments—helping clients build essential coping skills, improve daily functioning, and achieve personal goals. You’ll partner closely with families and clinical teams to deliver compassionate, strengths-based care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health, enjoys working one-on-one with youth, and thrives in flexible, non-traditional settings outside of an office environment.
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA classification: Non-Exempt
Summary 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.
Position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursement.
Availability: Flexible schedule, possible for up to 40 hours per week; may require non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must meet one of the following:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training OR
Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services OR
Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization OR
Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Reimbursement based on education and experience
Proficient using Microsoft Office and database systems; experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
Must be extremely organized
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be professional, flexile, and can to work independently
Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus but not required.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
UNUM Supplemental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Direct Deposit
Weekly Pay
Flexible Schedule
Youth 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.
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