Local Contract Behavioral Health Technician - $20-24 per hour
Equiliem is seeking a local contract Behavioral Health Technician for a local contract job in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Local Contract
- Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician
- Discipline: Allied
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 week - 52 weeks
- Shift: Monday through Friday, NO weekend hours
- Hours based on authorized services and client needs (Part Time and Full Time Opportunities available)
- Employment Type: W-2
Job Overview & Duties
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position is the heart of our services and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on a child's life. BHT providers work directly with children to implement individualized treatment plans across school, home, and community settings—wherever therapeutic support is needed.
As a BHT, you will build a strong, supportive bond with a child who relies on your skills and consistency to improve their quality of life. You will work under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist who provides training, ongoing guidance, and clinical oversight.BHTs are also encouraged to share observations and insights to help strengthen and refine each client's treatment plan. Team members are supported throughout their employment and valued as essential contributors to the treatment team.
Assignments are matched based on availability, preferred hours (up to 40 per week), and proximity whenever possible. Many cases require availability of 25 or more hours per week with one client. While some cases are year‐round, hours may decrease during summer months depending on client needs.
- Provide 1:1 behavioral support to a client in a school or home setting
- Implement the authorized treatment plan for an assigned client
- Attend and participate in required training and supervision in accordance with IBHS regulations
- $22.00–$24.00 per hour, based on credentials
- Ongoing paid training at $20.00–$22.00 per hour
- Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training (40 hours)
- Paid state‐mandated BHT pre‐service training (30 hours)
- Assistance with required clearances and pre‐employment requirements
- Worker's Compensation coverage
- Unemployment insurance benefits
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Paid as an employee (W‐2)