BHT- Community and School Based

Job Description

Job Description Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Hazleton

Community and School-Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH) Program

Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

Northeast Counseling Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our Community and School-Based Behavioral Health team. This position offers the opportunity to provide direct support to children and families in the environments where they live, learn, and grow.

As a BHT, you will deliver therapeutic and case management services in community-based settings such as homes, schools, community centers, churches, and other natural environments. Working alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team, you will help children and families build skills, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful goals while promoting emotional, behavioral, and social well-being.

What We Offer

This is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

✅ Health Insurance
✅ Dental Insurance
✅ Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee
✅ Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Employer-Funded 401(k) Contribution Equal to 4% of Salary with No Employee Match Required
✅ Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
✅ 8 Paid Holidays
✅ Voluntary AFLAC Benefits
✅ Professional Development and Career Advancement Opportunities
✅ Supportive of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
✅ Discounted Membership Rates at Odyssey Fitness
✅ And More!

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions and behavioral support services to children and families.
• Deliver services in community-based settings, including homes, schools, and other natural environments.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the clinical team.
• Support children and families in developing skills that improve daily functioning and emotional wellness.
• Coordinate with schools, community resources, caregivers, and treatment providers.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure services are effective, medically necessary, and responsive to client needs.

QualificationsRequired:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling, Education, or a related human services field.

Preferred:

• Two years of experience working in mental health, behavioral health, child welfare, education, or a related human services setting.

Salary starting at $33,000, to $39,500 per year ( $19 / hour equivalent) $2500 additional for bilingual candidates

This position requires the successful completion of an FBI Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.