Behavioral Health Technician
Agency: TrueNorth Wellness Services
Program: Amazing Kids Club-on-site autism program
Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)-direct care worker
Available: Full-time and part-time positions available at Red Lion, PA location
Job Description: Come play and teach social skills to children and adolescents with autism at a specialized autism center! The treatment takes place on-site and in the community with a large variety of amenities available to enhance the playful atmosphere. The position allows a flexible part or full time schedule that works for teachers, college students, stay home mothers, and more. The position requires the ability to work at least two evenings or days a week and the opportunity to increase hours during our full day summer program. We can offer up to 25 hours a week part-time or 37.5 hours a week full-time.
Qualifications: Applicants that provide BHT services shall meet one of the following:
*Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services
*Have a certification as a BCaBA
*Have certification as an RBT
*Have a certification as a BCAT
*Have a High School Diploma or the equivalent and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT task list as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA
BHT Training program is available for eligible candidates new to the behavioral health field with a High School Diploma without the above qualifications, inquire about these opportunities to learn more.
Job Requirements: The position requires three clearances (Pennsylvania ChildLine Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Check). Mandated Reporting training and a sealed college transcript are also required. If applicants don’t already have these clearances, the agency can provide instructions for how to apply for them.
Please submit letter of interest and resume for consideration or call for more information to the following location specific contact:
Red Lion to Lindsay Thompson (717) 698-3515 lthompson@truenorthwellness.org
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Job Category | Autism |