Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Harrisburg
Ponessa Behavioral Health
Harrisburg, PA
Posted Jul 9, 2026
- Other
- Intensive Behavioral Health Services
Job description
Help people get back into the swing of life by jo
ining 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!
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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.