Job Information
Pressley Ridge Behavior Health Technician (Community & School Based) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
Pressley Ridge Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive (up to $250)
403b with up to 9% employer give/match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid Time Off (PTO)
9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
Pressley Ridge is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the Community & School Based Behavioral Health team (CSBBH). The BHT helps implement the treatment plan developed by the Mobile Therapist (MT) which is individualized to each child and family. The BHT works on treatment goals and interventions which are delivered in the context of the family and wider system, including the school. Working environments include school, family’s home and the community. The BHT will also provide care coordination and linkage to other service providers.
Essential Responsibilities
Effectively provide treatment plan interventions within the school, home, and community.2. Utilize Pressley Ridge approved techniques for crisis intervention and conflict resolution.3. Engage in discussions and model intervention strategies with primary caregivers.4. Maintain professional boundaries with family members and other professionals.5. Report any safety risks of a child to supervisor and/or family.6. Utilize empathetic listening and respectful communication skills in any conflict situation that may arise.7. Comply with organization’s standards and state regulatory requirements.8. Exemplify the values of the program service model.9. Complete all paperwork in a timely and professional manner.10. Provide contact with consumers and families that meet the program’s requirements.11. Maintain non-traditional schedule to accommodate the needs of children and families.12. Maintain flexibility and creativity in a high demand work situation.
Qualifications
Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Position allows employee to move about freely or sit at will when performing job duties.
Environmental Factors. Community, home, school.
Working Hours. Flexible, non-traditional hours, defined by service needs.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Human Services
Experience
Preferred
- 2 years: Clinical/behavioral health experience working with children and families
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)