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BEHAVIOR HEALTH TECHNICIAN
***SIGNING BONUS***
Looking for a rewarding career that will affect change in the lives of children in need? Then Southwestern Human Services is the right place for you! Gain valuable experience, expand your knowledge and skill set, and make a real difference!
SHS is a non-profit mental health agency that provides treatment services to children/adolescents in their home, school, or community. We have offices located in both the South Hills area along with Lawrenceville. SHS has been serving children and their families throughout Allegheny County for over 20 years. Enhancing the quality of each person’s life is our mission!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Southwestern Human Services is hiring Behavior Health Technicians (formerly called Therapeutic Staff Support, or TSS). We are seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals to work with children and adolescents with Autism and/or a Behavioral Health diagnosis. Our clients are located throughout Allegheny County, and services are provided in the child’s home, school, or community.
A Behavior Health Technician (or BHT) provides one-to-one behavioral interventions to children and adolescents under the supervision of a Master's level clinician. Services are delivered in the home, school, or community setting and vary based on the needs of each individual client. The BHT implements a child's individual treatment plan by working one-on-one with a child to improve behavior management and determine successful interventions. The BHT models, teaches, and coaches parents and caregivers how to use approved interventions that will help the child maintain behavioral stability.
BHT's serve as an integral part of a collaborative treatment team working with the family and other professionals. A career as a BHT serves as a valuable and rewarding way to use your knowledge and experience to help change the lives of our clients and their families. Services are intended to implement specific interventions to stabilize the client, provide support to the family, and promote age-appropriate behavior.
**SHS offers free clinical supervision (BCBA, LCSW), flexible schedules, competitive wages, travel time reimbursement, paid time off, benefits (health, life, dental, vision, short-term disability, 401k), sign on bonus, retention bonuses, new recruit monthly bonuses, opportunities for advancement, professional development, mentorship, referral programs, student loan forgiveness, and employee incentive programs**
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SHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Southwestern Human Services to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Work Location: On the road
Part Time | Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$35k-44k (estimate)
03/27/2024
07/23/2024
shs-pgh.org
PITTSBURGH, PA
50 - 100
Private
SUZANNE SCHOLLAERT
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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