Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- York

Ponessa Behavioral Health

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York, 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 York 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:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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 with behavioral health interventions in schools, homes, and community settings

Job title

Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- York

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

York, PA; in-person roles, no remote work allowed

Salary

$20.00/hour to start

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor's degreehigh school diplomachild experience

Preferred skills

working with children

Specializations

behavioral healthchildadolescentinterventions
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

York, PA, USA

On-site City