Behavior Health Tech (Bachelor's degree required)

Pressley Ridge Benefits 

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health. 

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match


• Prescription coverage


• Dental and vision plans


• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost


• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account


• Wellness incentive (up to $250)


• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match


• Free life insurance and AD&D


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)


• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

Pressley Ridge is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join the Community & School Based Behavioral Health team (CSBBH). The BHT helps implement the treatment plan developed by the Mobile Therapist (MT) which is individualized to each child and family. The BHT works on treatment goals and interventions which are delivered in the context of the family and wider system, including the school. Working environments include school, family’s home and the community. The BHT will also provide care coordination and linkage to other service providers.  Pressley Ridge has CSBBH teams within Penn Hills, Sto-Rox elementary schools and at Pittsburgh King K-8.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Effectively provide treatment plan interventions within the school, home, and community.
2. Utilize Pressley Ridge approved techniques for crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
3. Engage in discussions and model intervention strategies with primary caregivers.
4. Maintain professional boundaries with family members and other professionals.
5. Report any safety risks of a child to supervisor and/or family.
6. Utilize empathetic listening and respectful communication skills in any conflict situation that may arise.
7. Comply with organization’s standards and state regulatory requirements.
8. Exemplify the values of the program service model.
9. Complete all paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
10. Provide contact with consumers and families that meet the program’s requirements.
11. Maintain non-traditional schedule to accommodate the needs of children and families.
12. Maintain flexibility and creativity in a high demand work situation.

Qualifications

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.


• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing.  Position allows employee to move about freely or sit at will when performing job duties.


• Environmental Factors. Community, home, school. 


• Working Hours. Flexible, non-traditional hours, defined by service needs.