Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechPart-Time

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Job Description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a non-traditional way of providing intense individualized mental health interventions and support services in a variety of community-based settings to children/adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses and their families.

  • These settings include, but are not limited to home, school, community settings (camp, daycare, etc.).
  • The BHT is supervised by a Qualified Mental Health Professional, participates as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and implements specific treatment goals.
  • Their goal is to implement sound clinical interventions and supportive services to enable children/adolescents to maintain and function to the best of their ability in the least restrictive setting.

Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications/Requirements: Must Meet One of the Following

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and ability to completed 40+ hours of training OR
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience of provision of behavioral health services OR
  • Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from accredited organization OR
  • Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in using data collection tools and software applications.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Reimbursement based on education and experience.

Benefits Available

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide intense individualized mental health interventions and support services to children and adolescents with psychiatric diagnoses in community settings. Implement specific treatment goals under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional to help clients function in the least restrictive setting.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma with training, 2 years of behavioral health experience, or a relevant certification such as RBT. Must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborationSpanish Bilingualism

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Youth Advocate Programs a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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About Youth Advocate Programs

Non-profit Organizations
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
UNUM Supplemental Benefits
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Direct Deposit
Weekly Pay