Behavioral Health Technician

Pennsylvania MENTOR, a member of the Sevita family, provides services for adults and youth in nurturing and safe environments where they can achieve and maintain independence. We offer a wide range of programs; therapeutic foster care, CRR Host Home Programming, Behavioral Health Services, Case Management and services for programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medically complex conditions.

Behavioral Health Technician

Schedule: Part Time schedules available (10-30 hours/week)

Location: Lehigh Valley - Macungie, Allentown, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Bangor, East Stroudsburg, Easton, Center Valley

Support youth with behavioral health concerns.

We're hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to work with youth and families - a job with real impact. Whether you're just starting out in behavioral health or you're impacted by recent program closures, we want to hear from you!

Work one-on-one with children with behavioral diagnoses such as ADHD and Autism. Provide support in-home, community, and school settings, helping children of all abilities to strive. Work closely with families, involving them in the therapeutic process.

• Provide guidance and counseling techniques to families and school personnel

• Deliver therapeutic supervision to youth and families during treatment and educational activities

• Assist in the management of aggressive behaviors as needed using only de-escalation, non-restraining, and behavior management techniques approved by BSC and clinical team

• Document behavioral progress notes and collaborate with team members

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and experience working/volunteering with children.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Why Join Us?

• Full benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.

• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

If you are looking to have an impact with children and families, come join our team of Behavioral Health Technicians!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.

Sevita is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

Other details

• Job Family Therapeutic

• Job Function Direct Support

• Pay Type Hourly

• DBA Pennsylvania Mentor

• Min Hiring Rate $18.00

• Max Hiring Rate $20.00

• Travel Required Yes

• Required Education High School

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• Bangor, PA 18010, USA
• Macungie, PA 18062, USA