Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Harrisburg

Ponessa Behavioral Health

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Harrisburg, PA Until 8/23/2026 0+ years exp 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 Dauphin County
    • Schedule: School-based hours and/or before/after school home and community hours
    • Rate: $20.00/hour to start

    The BHT works directly with a client 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

      Implement interventions, collect data, and support children in behavioral health settings.

      Job title

      Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

      Experience level

      entry level

      Minimum experience

      0+ years exp

      Industry

      healthcare

      Location requirements

      Harrisburg, PA; on-site work required

      Salary

      $20.00/hour to start

      Management role

      No

      Skills & keywords

      Required skills

      high school diploma

      Preferred skills

      bachelor's degreeexperience with children

      Specializations

      behavioral healthchild developmentinterventions
      Locations

      Structured locations inferred from the posting.

      Harrisburg, PA, USA

      On-site City