Education/Certification Requirements:

Candidate must have ONE of the following certifications and/or education level at the time of hire:

Bachelor's degree in related field (ex. Social work, psychology, special education, etc.) and completed a 40 hours of training the RBT Task List, as evidenced by a certification of completion OR commit to the completion of this 40 hour requirement within the first 30 days of hire.
Associate's degree in related human services field, or 60 credits toward degree and completed a 40 hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification of completion.
High School diploma and completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List

Training Requirements:

Completion of ICF new hire orientation within the first 90 days of employment
Individuals that have not previously provided BHT services must successfully complete a state mandated department approved 30 hours of BHT training prior to working with families
AND

Complete at least 24 hours of Department approved training within the first 6 months of providing BHT services
Experienced BHT's shall complete at least 20 hours of Department approved annual trainings.
Participate in all required individual and group supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings.
In addition to:

Valid Driver's License & 3 year clear driving record
Able to complete and pass drug screen, physical & criminal background check
Must complete criminal background, FBI & child abuse clearance
Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the physical duties required of Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in providing various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Experience:

Minimum of one-year experience working with children with developmental disabilities, and/or one year of experience working with children/adolescents in the provision of behavioral health services; two (2) years' experience in the provision of behavioral health services preferred.

Essential Duties:

Works all authorized hours in accordance to each child's prescription for services.
Collaborates with treatment team members in the development of goals and interventions.
Provides transfer of skill to parents/caregivers through interventions such as modeling, parent coaching and interventions as written in the behavior plan.
Provides accurate, clear documentation on progress notes for each session.
Completes data collection at each session to assist in determining levels of progress.
Participates in monthly team meetings and group supervision meetings with clinical supervisor.
Maintains communication with treatment team to report obstacles, progress and/or concerns about treatment.
Other Duties:

Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of CASSP principles.
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Participates in yearly trainings as required by Indian Creek Foundation.
Participates in relevant trainings as they are available to help expand professional knowledge

Job Location

As assigned in Bucks & Montgomery Counties including,

Souderton, Telford, Harleysville, Greenlane, Lansdale, Hatfield, North Wales, Montgomeryville, Quakertown, Sellersville, Perkasie, Pottstown, Gilbertsville, Limerick, Royersford, Ambler, and surrounding areas.