Behavior Health Technician - ABA

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT-ABA) to provide one-to-one behavioral intervention services to teach communication and social skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, community and/or school setting. BHT-ABA’s will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. There is an opportunity for supervision towards BCBA licensure for eligible candidates.

Schedule Details: Full-Time

Location: Exton, PA

Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Job Functions:

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures

Use Word, Excel, Ultipro Time & Attendance, Electronic Health Record and Outlook effectively

Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner

Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards

Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment, including the use of positive reinforcement

Provide quality mobile services in line with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) standards

Maintain quality documentation of clinical ABA service delivery

Establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships by pairing the self as a reinforcing entity and building the value of social interaction between the client and the BHT-ABA.

Educate all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and functions within the boundaries of the BHT-ABA role

Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills

Collaborate with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without the disruption to the environment

Provide all authorized client services and supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly

Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation

Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises

Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to known reinforcers

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes

Accurately collects behavior data, including but not limited to ABC data and frequency data

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience: Staff who provide BHT-ABA services shall meet one of the following:

Have a certification as a BCaBA

Have a certification as an RBT

Have a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute

Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA

Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA-approved therapies by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Licensure/Certifications: Have certification as an RBT [Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates]

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Discounts through “Tickets at Work”

Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates

Supervision towards licensure/certification and CEU's available

And More!

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