Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Exton

Ponessa Behavioral Health

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Exton, PA Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 24, 2025 Last posted May 24, 2025
Job description

Help people get back into the swing of life by joining our team as a Behavioral Health Technician!

    Summary:

    • Full-time and Part-time BHT positions are available
    • Location: Schools, homes, and communities throughout Chester County
    • Schedule: Weekdays, day and evening hours available
    • Rate: $20.00/hour to start

    The BHT works directly with the child/adolescent to implement interventions defined in the treatment plan while transferring skills to the caregiver. Data analysis is collected and assessed by the lead clinician to ensure successful interventions, progress, and to determine treatment revisions.

    Required Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
    • Experience working directly with children

    Perks and Benefits:

    (Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in insurance benefits after 30 days of full-time employment)

    • Medical and prescription drug coverage
    • Dental and vision coverage
    • Critical illness, disability, cancer, life insurance, and ABLEPAY
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • PTO, PTO cash out, PTO increases, and holiday pay
    • Compensable Travel and Note Time
    • Employee appreciation, recognition, and awards
    • Performance Based Annual Rate Increases
    • 401K and Roth IRA Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
    • Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
    • Access to the RBT Test Content with paid completion of the 40-hour training requirement
    • Paid group and individual supervision provided for case consultation
    • Ongoing paid training for skills enhancement


    Credentials:

    • PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
    • PA Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
    • PA Department of Human Services: Use service code 1KG738

    Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

    To view a complete listing of available opportunities with Ponessa Behavioral Health, please click on the link below:

    https://www.ponessa.com/careers/

    Ponessa Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The personnel policies are designed to assure equal treatment of all individuals with regard to employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex age, veteran's status, or non-job related physical or mental handicap or disability.

    About this role

    Summary

    Assist children and adolescents with behavioral interventions in schools, homes, and communities.

    Job title

    Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

    Experience level

    high school diploma or GED

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    Exton, PA; remote work not allowed

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    PA Child Abuse History ClearancePA Criminal History ClearancePA Department of Human Services service code 1KG738

    Preferred skills

    bachelor's degree in human servicesexperience working with children

    Specializations

    childadolescentbehavioral healthinterventions
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Exton, PA 19341, USA

    On-site City