Parttime Rbt Jobs in Lake Ariel, PA (NOW HIRING)

Join our team at Hamidian Training Institute, affiliated with the Aaron Center, a premier provider of outpatient mental health services in the Scranton, PA area. We welcome applicants who are currently enrolled in a degree program in a recognized clinical discipline and are looking to gain experience in the field while continuing their education.

Position: Part-time Behavior Health Technician

Location: Scranton, PA

Pay Range: $17.00-$20.50 per hour

Schedule: School-day hours (approx. 8:30 AM–3:30 PM); subject to change based on client needs

Work Environment: Community settings and/or office

Experience and/or education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Actively pursuing a degree in a recognized clinical discipline such as social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with children, youth, or young adults
• Volunteer, internship, or academic experience involving behavioral strategies, support services, or youth engagement will be considered
• Willingness to learn and adhere to agency policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory guidelines

Essential Functions:

• Works with children from 2 to 21 years old
• Provide IBHS services to children, youth and young adults as developed within the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Provide IBHS services in agreed upon setting(s)
• Follow ITP goals and implement therapeutic intervention and/or strategies to reach/achieve the ITP objectives
• Consistently provide assigned number of hours authorized for IBHS services
• Complete documentation, filing, and tracking methods to meet ITP objectives
• Collects data about progress, systematically records and conveys the information to the Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) and/or Mobile Therapist (MT)
• Involve parent(s), guardian(s), or caregiver(s) in treatment, demonstrate behavioral strategies to the child, his/her parents, school staff and/or community staff
• Reinforces parental roles by engaging parent(s) in the consistent application of treatment goals providing feedback in a positive manner
• Understand client’s wellness, safety and crisis plans
• Deescalating practices (redirection, changing location/environments, non-verbal cueing, verbal cueing, and coaching) to redirect and interrupt escalating behaviors
• Complying with standards established by applicable paying, accrediting or licensing authorities
• Documents progress, service notes using agency approved forms/format
• Is an integral part of a treatment team, which may (not an exclusive or exhaustive list) include parents, siblings, grandparents, therapist, psychiatrist, school representative, juvenile probation, probation office, others providing services to child
• Comply with Hamidian Training Institute’s and Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS) policies and ethical guidelines as set forth in state licensure guidelines.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Needed –

• Collaboration within a treatment team
• Relationship management
• Ethical standards followed
• Confidential and professional interactions at all times
• Read, speak and understand English language
• Computer skills for electronic health records/notes

Physical Demands – The Hamidian Training Institute will proactively work with employees and assess reasonable accommodation requests for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Occasional standing; walking; regularly sit; use hands, arms and fingers to use office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear

Travel – to/from locations where services are provided

This job description is not an exhaustive list of job duties/responsibilities/activities and other duties/job responsibilities/activities may be assigned as needed to support The Hamidian Training Institute’s business goals. New or different assignments may occur at any time with or without notice

Other Requirements

• Complete various background clearances upon hiring
• Completion of 40-hour RBT training upon hiring

The Hamidian Training Institute and The Aaron Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, state and local laws designed to protect employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Aaron Center and The Hamidian Training Institute screens and interviews candidates in person at our Scranton, PA location, and communicates with candidates from a verified email address associated with the Aaron Center and/or via a verified video chat platform. We will never ask for personal information or issue a job offer via phone only or chat feature. If you have questions about the authenticity of this job posting, contact Human Resources at 570 489 5561 x.1211.

Compensation details: 17-20.5 Hourly Wage

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