Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Holcomb is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) for our new IBHS program for in Harrisburg, PA!Location: Harrisburg, PAProgram: IBHS (School based program)Schedule: Full time and Part time availabilityGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide one-to-one services to an identified child/adolescent and family to reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, school & community.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):
• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures.
• Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state prior to working alone with clients (6 hours supervised hours in the field) and any other required thereafter.
• Submitto Human Resources, in a timely manner, copies of all required documentation regarding degree, licenses, certifications, clearances and formal trainings.
• Provide services as defined by the program description, best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers and other agencies.
• Participate in interagency meetings, as required, and represent the agency in an effective and professional manner in all contacts with clients, payers and collateral staff.
• Ability to work within a group to develop internal systems to improve and ensure quality services
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction and problem-solving skills.
• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner.

• Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation.
• Implement interventions effectively based upon the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises
• Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetingsSECONDARY FUNCTION(S):Data Entry and Preparation of Clinical ChartsREQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Certification as BCBA, BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT.ORMinimum of High school diploma and 40 hours of training in ABAOR2 years’ experience in the behavioral health fieldRequired Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

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41 CFR 60-1.35(c)