Behavior Health Technician (BHT-ABA)

The behavior health technician (BHT-ABA) is an integral part of the treatment team that provides specialized services in a 1:1 setting with children who present with a variety of behavioral health disorders in the home, community, and school settings under the guidance of a licensed behavior specialist or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BC-ABA/BCBA). This position is not telehealth eligible.

Required Education, experience, and skills we are looking for.

· Minimum a high school diploma or GED (Required).

· 18 years of age or older (Required).

· Must provide and pass mandatory clearances (Childline Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history clearances).

· Mandated Reporter Training Required.

· Completion of 30 hours of state required training prior to independent work with the client.

· Completion of additional 24 hours of state required training within 6 months of hire date.

Desirable skills and experience we are looking for.

· Associate or bachelor’s degree (Optional).

· RBT/BCAT/ or BCaBA Certification (Optional).

· Bilingual in Spanish (Optional).

· Six months or more experience providing ABA services (optional).

· Completed First Aid/CPR for toddlers and children required within 90 days of hire from a valid certifying body (e.g., ARC, AHA). We provide training.

· Valid and reliable mode of transportation.

· Knowledge and proficiency in how to use modern technology such as a personal computer, iPad, or tablets preferred.

· Knowledge and proficiency to use Microsoft Office Suite/365 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Form, Outlook, etc.) preferred.

· Types 40 words per minute (20 words per minute shorthand) with 80% accuracy preferred.

Responsibilities

The behavior technician will…

· Attend mandatory all mandatory IBHS supervision depending on hours worked including 1 hour of individual face-to-face supervision per month.

· Work one on one with clients aged between 3 and 20 years with axis-I mental health diagnoses or related conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, IDD).

· Utilize evidence-based strategies as prescribed by a licensed clinician to help the individual learn replacement skills for improving communication, self-help behaviors, and develop appropriate social and play skills by following treatment plan goals as prescribed by their clinical supervisor (BC-ABA/BCBA).

· Be proactive with their client to create opportunities to keep their client engaged.

· Collect data on goals based on continuous and/or discontinuous methods of recording (frequency, duration, rate, whole/partial interval, etc.).

· Complete session notes by the end of each session.

· Assist in the development of instructional materials as requested.

· Utilize preference assessments to keep informed of client motivation.

· Communicate using approved methods with the clinical supervisor, parents, and other external stakeholders when necessary (e.g., BHT/client cancellations).

· Actively and professionally respond to feedback delivered by the Clinical Supervisor and management team.

· Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Youth Services via Childline within 24 hours.

· File incident reports for any instance of injury to self or others during treatment hours within 24 hours.

· Willing to work across various settings (home, community, and school). Session lengths vary depending on the location of service.

· Attend flexible instruction days in person if school is cancelled.

What we offer

· Base salary to commensurate based on work history, education, skills, and experience.

· Flexible scheduling.

· Professional development and mentorship provided through supervision.

· Minimum 20 hours guaranteed biweekly pay.

· Monday-Friday workweek, weekend options when available.

· After school hours

· Generous PTO policy.

Apex Behavior Management, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by Federal and State laws without discrimination.

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25