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Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Chimes
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. 

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay Rate:
$17 /hour
Schedule:
Full-Time & Part-Time schedules available
Program:
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Meaningful impact supporting youth and families
  • Paid training provided - grow and advance your career
  • Mission-driven nonprofit focused on support and professional growth
  • Competitive Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Medical/Dental/Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, 403(b) with employer match and more!

What You'll Do

  • Deliver individualized, one-to-one behavioral health services to youth and families
  • Implement treatment and behavior management plans developed by the Behavior Consultant
  • Teach and reinforce safe, socially acceptable replacement behaviors
  • Support skill-building in communication, social interaction, and problem-solving
  • Provide crisis intervention when necessary to stabilize acute situations
  • Complete accurate documentation and participate in supervision and collaboration

    What We're Looking For

    • 1 year of experience providing mental health support services to youth or young adults is preferred
    • Certification: BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician) required (We provide this training if you do not have it!)
    • Clearances: PA Child Abuse, Criminal, and federal fingerprint-based background checks; Medicaid/Medicare exclusion verification

    What’s in it for you?

    Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

    • Competitive Pay
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
    • Tuition Reimbursement options
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
    • Life Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • 403(b) with Employer Match
    • Employee Recognition Programs
    • Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
    • Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
    • And More!

      Want to learn more?

      To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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