Behavioral Health Specialist

4 days ago


Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States Alternative Community Resource Programs Inc Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a vital role in facilitating the development of social competencies and emotional growth in children, youth, and young adults aged 3-21. The primary goal is to help the child achieve maximum overall functioning while preventing the need for out-of-home or alternative school placement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage families in the treatment process through reflective listening, collaboration, empathy, and consideration of cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs.
  • Contribute to the development of the child's individual treatment plan and crisis plan by communicating with the Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist.
  • Provide effective one-on-one interventions with the child/family in all identified settings.
  • Teach child and family specific skills and competency development.
  • Engage child/family in community activities and programs as indicated in the treatment plan.
  • Request assistance in implementing therapeutic interventions if unclear.
  • Work in a team relationship with the Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist or other treatment providers.
  • Respect the rules and policies of institutions where treatment is delivered.
  • Build a positive and collaborative relationship with teachers and staff in schools and programs.
  • Collect data as requested in the treatment plan.
  • Attend and participate in all required supervision sessions.
  • Complete a daily progress report for each encounter with the child.

Requirements:

  • Provision of behavioral health services: 2 years (required)
  • Certification as a BCA, BA, or RBT
  • High school diploma or equivalent and 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List

Clearances:

  • Act 31, 33/34 clearances
  • Valid PA Motor Vehicle Operator's license
  • All necessary child abuse clearances

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility
  • The ability to carry out proper restraints to prevent client harm
  • The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
  • The ability to safely go up and down stairs
  • The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

Disclaimer:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Alternative Community Resource Program.



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