Community Based Behavioral Health Technician
Listed compensation
starting at $33,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Hazleton
- Community and School-Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH) Program
- Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children and Families
Northeast Counseling Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our Community and School-Based Behavioral Health team. This position offers the opportunity to provide direct support to children and families in the environments where they live, learn, and grow.
As a BHT, you will deliver therapeutic and case management services in community-based settings such as homes, schools, community centers, churches, and other natural environments. Working alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team, you will help children and families build skills, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful goals while promoting emotional, behavioral, and social well-being.
What We Offer
- This is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Funded 401(k) Contribution Equal to 4% of Salary with No Employee Match Required
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Voluntary AFLAC Benefits
- Professional Development and Career Advancement Opportunities
- Supportive of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Discounted Membership Rates at Odyssey Fitness
- And More!
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic interventions and behavioral support services to children and families.
- Deliver services in community-based settings, including homes, schools, and other natural environments.
- Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the clinical team.
- Support children and families in developing skills that improve daily functioning and emotional wellness.
- Coordinate with schools, community resources, caregivers, and treatment providers.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure services are effective, medically necessary, and responsive to client needs.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling, Education, or a related human services field.
Preferred
Two years of experience working in mental health, behavioral health, child welfare, education, or a related human services setting.
Salary starting at $33,000, to $39,500 per year ( $19 / hour equivalent) $2500 additional for bilingual candidates
This position requires the successful completion of an FBI Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$36k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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