What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at US Med Staff?
**COVID 19 Vaccination Required**
We have a need for BHTs in the Philadelphia area. I am looking for candidates with experience, although new BH graduates without experience will be considered.
The BHT will provide 1 to 1 behavioral health interventions to a child or adolescent with a serious emotional disturbance or Autism related disorder, in support of the child’s family or responsible adults, to prevent more restrictive services or out of home placement. Services may be provided to integrate or reintegrate the child into normalizing settings and activities to promote age appropriate psycho-social growth. These services can occur in the home, school, or other community-based environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Implements interventions outlined in the individualized treatment plan
· Intervenes as needed when behavior problems are exhibited by the client
· Provides support and modeling techniques to parents/guardians/teachers
· Provides positive reinforcement to the client
· Implements consequences
· Completes necessary paperwork as required
BHT Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree/ 60 college credits. Degree/Course work should be in a related mental health discipline (Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, etc.) AND/OR equivalent experience in Mental health field working with adults/children with disabilities.
About US Medical Staffing Inc:
US Medical staffing is a full service medical and behavioral health staffing company. We provide medical, behavioral and allied healthcare personnel. Our goal is to establish a professional relationship with every healthcare facility that values high standards in quality, service and price. Our mission is to be a strong staffing resource for healthcare facilities while assisting skilled and dependable healthcare providers in making a positive contribution to the workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid 19 vaccination required.
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully or partially vaccinated from COVID 19?
Work Location: Multiple Locations