BEHAVIORAL 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 place for you! Gain valuable experience, expand your knowledge and skillset, and make a real difference!

SHS is a private not-for-profit psychiatric/behavioral health outpatient clinic. We have offices located in the South Hills and Lawrenceville, and have 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 Behavioral 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 Behavioral 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 in 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**

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (must meet one of the following):

• Have a certification as a BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)
• Have a certification as an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
• Have a certification as a BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician)
• Have a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent AND willing to complete a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List upon hire
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Recently updated Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 State Police, and FBI fingerprint clearances (less than 1 year old)
• Mandated Reporter training (less than 1 year old)
• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable transportation
• Proof of covid-19 vaccination

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road