Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE

WHO YOU ARE

You are an eager individual who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community in a clinic-based environment. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will come into Hope as an entry-level mental health service provider. You will implement treatment plans and behavioral interventions to children and adolescents within a therapeutic environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Treatment - Provide 1 : 1 behavioral and skill acquisition support and treatment for clients in identified areas of need

Reporting - Complete documentation in accordance with Hope deadlines and legal timelines

Collaboration - Collaborate with IEP and treatment team including service providers and behavioral personnel to maximize positive impacts to students

Other responsibilities as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (Required)

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Experience working with individuals with developmental delays

Clearances & Training Required

Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance

Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education

Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children

CPR / First Aid

TB / Physical

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Pay Rate

Health Insurance - With employer contribution

Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid

Paid Time Off

Retirement Investment Savings Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Discount Market

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of :

Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)

Color

Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)

Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)

Ancestry or national origin

Age (40 and over)

Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation

Genetic information

Veteran or military status

Familial or martial status

Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to :

Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements

Assignments, classifications, and promotions

Compensation, benefits, and training

Transfers, discipline, and termination

Discipline and termination

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship

Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.