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Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Ponessa Behavioral Health
Harrisburg, PA Other
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Help people get back into the swing of life by joining our team as a Behavioral Health Technician!

    Summary:

    • Full-time and Part-time BHT positions are available
    • Location: Schools, homes, and communities throughout Dauphin County
    • Schedule: School-based hours and/or before/after school home and community hours
    • Rate: $20.00/hour to start

    The BHT works directly with a client to implement interventions defined in the treatment plan while transferring skills to the caregiver. Data analysis is collected and assessed by the lead clinician to ensure successful interventions, progress, and to determine treatment revisions.

    Required Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
    • Experience working directly with children

    Perks and Benefits:

    (Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in insurance benefits after 30 days of full-time employment)

    • Medical and prescription drug coverage
    • Dental and vision coverage
    • Critical illness, disability, cancer, life insurance, and ABLEPAY
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • PTO, PTO cash out, PTO increases, and holiday pay
    • Employee appreciation, recognition, and awards
    • 401K and Roth IRA Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
    • Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
    • Paid training

    Credentials:

    • PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
    • PA Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
    • PA Department of Human Services: Use service code 1KG738

    Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

    To view a complete listing of available opportunities with Ponessa Behavioral Health, please click on the link below:

    https://www.ponessa.com/careers/

    Ponessa Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The personnel policies are designed to assure equal treatment of all individuals with regard to employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex age, veteran's status, or non-job related physical or mental handicap or disability.

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