The Progressions Companies Inc. Reading , PA 19601
Posted 1 week ago
Position Summary: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides specialized behavioral services directed by a detailed treatment plan and under the direction of a BC, who is responsible for the treatment plan.
Summary of Essential Position Functions:
Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to client
Assist parent/caregiver and/or teacher with implementation of behavior plan
Monitor client's behaviors emphasized in the treatment plan; intervene and redirect challenging behaviors
Collaborate with team members and must work in context of transferring skills to others
Attend monthly treatment team meetings with client, family and treatment team
Provide services within authorized amount of hours & Complete all paperwork within policy time frames
Attend staff meetings & mandatory trainings as necessary and comply with all IBHS policies
Attend trainings (must have twenty (20) hours per year if an experienced BHT; non experienced need thirty-nine (39) hours of training within the first six (6) months of hire)
BHT with less than six months of previous BHT experience must receive six hours of on-site assessment & assistance by a qualified supervisor. BHT with more than six months of previous BHT experience must receive three hours of assessment/assistance by a qualified supervisor.
Ability to develop therapeutic rapport with treatment team, clients and families
Attend weekly supervision with master's level mental health professional
Travel to and from client sites to perform services (100% travel required)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or the equivalent to a High School Diploma, And
have completed a 40 hour Training covering RBT, which can be acquired at no cost, Or
A minimum of two years experience in the provision of Behavioral Health Services.
A Bachelor's Degree in a human service field (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education or similar human services) And,
have completed a 40 hour Training covering RBT, which can be acquired at no cost, Or
A minimum of two years experience in the provision of Behavioral Health Services
The Progressions Companies Inc.