Independent Contractor Scripted Development Jobs in Pennsylvania

Description
Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become a Behavioral Health Technician with our Pocono Center.
This is an Independent Contractor position.
Devereux offers an Independent contract option for this Behavioral Health Technician. If this interests you, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Technician!
Main Site Address: 1547 Mill Creek Road, Newfoundland, PA 18445
* This role provides services in the community.
Are you interested in making an impact on someone's life?
If you answered YES to this question, then consider providing services for the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Behavioral Health Technician has its Advantages
As a BHT, you will provide services alongside other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
- Clinical resources throughout the country
- Flexible schedules
- Knowledgeable & experienced team members
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which are individualized to each child or adolescent, and to family needs. Services are not a substitution for primary care giver They cannot baby sit, diaper, toilet, or transport our child. The BHT does not work alone with the child, but must be in the presence of the parent, teacher or primary care giver.
Area of service includes: Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in NEPA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services and support, in the child's home, school or community setting
• Implements the interventions outlined in the treatment plan
• Assists the child in developing age-appropriate behaviors and coping skills
• Offers support and transfers appropriate interventions to the child or caregiver
• Complete necessary data tracking
• Attends weekly supervision

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for supporting children in the community as a part of our IBHS services.
PAY RATE: $23.00/hr
Standard Payment for Sign-On: Payment for sign-on will be made in the following increments. $200.00 at the time of full completion of training, contract requirements, and on-boarding, $200.00 after the first case worked, and $200.00 at 90 days after the first case worked, all provided that the Contractor has met the requirements set forth.
FOR APPLICANTS PRIOR TO 6/30/2026...INCREASED Sign-On Bonus Opportunity! For those who complete on-boarding, training, and provide services within 1 month of the offer, your sign-on bonus payment will be increased to $2000.00 total made in the following increments. $500.00 at the time of full completion of training, contract requirements, and on-boarding, $500.00 after the first case worked, and $1000.00 at 6 months after the first case worked.
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Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: Human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults preferred.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.
Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
Our team includes approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and independent contractors throughout multiple locations across the United States. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead.
We also believe a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is fundamental to providing the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in anti-discriminatory work that promotes an equitable and inclusive organization for all.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. This role is not eligible for benefits.