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Merakey Pennsylvania School-based Behavioral Health Technician in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 5001012065800 Requisition Number 89980
City Huntingdon
Shift 1st Shift - no week-ends
External Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a School Based Behavior Technician to join our team in Southern Huntingdon County School District. Position Details
At Merakey, you can make a change in the life of a child using evidence-based treatments to provide 1:1 direct service in family homes, schools, and community settings. You will have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.
Responsibilities include: Implements a behavior modification intervention plan developed by the family, school and Therapist. Intervenes as needed when the child exhibits problem behaviors. Interventions may include removing the child from the area, talking with the child about behaviors, accessing support of parents' procedures and implementing plan procedures indicated with the child, using the appropriate intervention technique. Maintains records noting progress and problem areas. Reports to Therapist on a daily basis. Attends training as required. Provides treatment services to families including skills training and education designed to enable families to become actively involved in treatment. Maintains regular communication with families, schools, physicians and other service providers involved with the children and family. Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in order to meet the needs of children and family's caseload. Merakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health, integrating services in both community and site-based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for children and adults. Earn: $16.30 per hr. with scheduled pay increases and options for health benefits. Req: 89980 BENEFITS Merakey offers competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more! To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at:
ABOUT MERAKEY Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Position Type Full-Time
State PA
Work Schedule Rotating 7:30am-3:30pm and 10am-6pm, with some flexibility as needed
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Must possess a Bachelors' degree in psychology, social work, or related discipline. Training and experience with family systems as well as experience working with children and their families in a clinical setting is preferred. Must hold a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Two years' experience in mental/behavioral health preferred This position will work in Huntingdon County at Southern Huntingdon County School District
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.