CSBBH Behavioral Health Technician

Position Type

Shift
1st Shift - no week-ends

Work Schedule

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Required:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related discipline.
• Training and experience with family systems as well as experience working with children and their families in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Must hold a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• This position will work in Huntingdon County at Southern Huntingdon County School District in Three Springs, PA.

Preferred:

• Two years’ experience in mental/behavioral health preferred

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

• We are seeking a School Based Behavior Health Technician to join our team in Three Springs, PA.

PAY 17.05

Position Details

At Merakey, you can make a change in the life of a child using evidence-based treatments to provide 1:1 direct service in family homes, schools, and community settings. You will have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Implements a behavior modification intervention plan developed by the family, school and Therapist.
• Intervenes as needed when the child exhibits problem behaviors.
• Interventions may include removing the child from the area, talking with the child about behaviors, accessing support of parents' procedures and implementing plan procedures indicated with the child, using the appropriate intervention technique.
• Maintains records noting progress and problem areas.
• Reports to Therapist on a daily basis.
• Attends training as required.
• Provides treatment services to families including skills training and education designed to enable families to become actively involved in treatment.
• Maintains regular communication with families, schools, physicians and other service providers involved with the children and family.
• Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in order to meet the needs of children and family's caseload. Merakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health, integrating services in both community and site-based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for children and adults.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan
• - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay
• - access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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