Behavioral Health Technician

JJC’s Behavior Health program provides psychiatric and psychological supportive services, evaluations, therapy and behavioral rehabilitative services to children and adolescents living within the Philadelphia County. Providing an array of therapeutic interventions and implementation of trauma informed evidenced based models of therapeutic practice we assist children with signs and symptoms of depression, severe trauma, post-traumatic stress, Autism, and other emotional or behavioral diagnoses.

We are looking for a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team of professionals to help enable children with emotional and behavioral needs to thrive. Work will be conducted in the following areas: Frankford and Lower Northeast sections of Philadelphia, PA. Working in identified elementary and middle schools such as but not limited to; Harding Middle School, Bridesburg Elementary, and Mastery Charter Smedley.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Behavioral Health Technician, you will work directly with the youth of our program acting as a coach while providing individualized interventions, bringing to life the proposed care plan for each child. As an integral member of our program as you will teach vital social and emotional skills providing the coping mechanisms needed for our program participants to lead independent and successful lives. Use your people skills and ability to build efficient and collaborative relationships.

Qualified candidates will have:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Must have a minimum of a 40- hour training covering the RBT Task List or the ability to obtain with prior to working with directly with children.

· Preferred to have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of Behavioral Health services.

· Access to reliable transportation to enable travel to primarily schools and potential homes.

· Candidates must have the ability to provide a clear Criminal background check, child abuse check, ACT 31/126 clearance, physical, and FBI fingerprint.

The position is fee-for-service (FFS). Independent work environment.

Benefits:

· JJC offers up to $625.00 incentive pay in the first year of employment. In addition to other bonus pay

· Independent work environment

· Sick time

· Paid training

· Paid Supervision

· 401K

· Employee Assistance Program

· Health Advocacy assistance with support for medical issues/decisions, treatment research and medical claim resolution.

Since 1976, JJC provided several thousands of children and youth programming through an array of in-home, out of home community and school-based services focusing on intervention, prevention, and community-based services. JJC is a non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to the safety and welfare of vulnerable children, youth, and families in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

JJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in all of its services. JJC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person