Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Location : West Philadelphia & Southwest Philadelphia

Pay Range : $18.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on education, certification, and experience)

Empower Children. Transform Communities. Build Your Career.

At Dunbar Wellness Group , we believe in developing professionals who care deeply about making a difference. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in our Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program, you’ll support children and families in building positive skills, reducing behavioral challenges, and achieving lasting growth.

No experience? No problem. We offer paid training, ongoing supervision, and clear career pathways so you can turn your compassion into a meaningful career.

Why Join Dunbar Wellness Group?

Start Strong : Paid orientation, mentorship, and structured supervision from experienced clinicians.

Grow Professionally : Dunbar supports you in earning your RBT or BCAT certification within your first 18 months.

Make a Difference : Every day, you’ll help a child reach their potential while learning valuable skills for your future.

Flexibility That Fits : Choose schedules that support your life and goals.

What You’ll Do as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Work one-on-one with children and adolescents to teach coping, communication, and social skills.

Implement individualized behavior support plans under clinical supervision.

Encourage positive behaviors and reinforce progress using structured strategies.

Collect behavioral data, record session notes, and communicate updates with your supervisor.

Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development to strengthen your role as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) .

Who We’re Looking For

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn, we’ll provide the tools for you to succeed. Great Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) are :

Patient, dependable, and passionate about helping children.

Able to follow structured plans and collaborate with a team.

Open to feedback, flexible, and growth-oriented.

Education & Eligibility Paths

You can qualify for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position through one of the following :

High school diploma or GED plus completion of a 40-hour online training (provided by Dunbar) and 2 years of experience with children or in behavioral health.

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits and 1 year of experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related field.

RN , RBT , BCAT , or equivalent certification.

Certification Requirement : Must earn RBT, BCAT, or equivalent within 18 months (Dunbar provides training and supervision).

Clearances : PA child abuse, criminal, and FBI checks; CPR / First Aid certification.

Benefits & Culture

Competitive pay ($18–$24 / hr) with paid orientation and training.

Flexible scheduling and supportive team environment.

Ongoing supervision and growth opportunities within Dunbar’s IBHS program.

Work that truly matters — every Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) helps change a child’s future.

Join Dunbar Wellness Group as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) — where compassion meets purpose, and your growth is part of our mission.

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