ABA Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Achieving True Self; Castle Shannon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Paid time off / floating holidays

Medical coverage (individual to family

Dental and vision

401K with match

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Travel reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Career growth opportunities

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Achieving True Self in the United States is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). The role offers paid training, a clear path to becoming a certified RBT, and weekly opportunities to impact children with autism in community settings.

You’ll work one-on-one with children, implement treatment plans, collect progress data, and collaborate with a clinical team to ensure compassionate, evidence-based care. A vehicle and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 18+ years old.
• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and own vehicle.
• Evening/after-school availability preferred.
• General knowledge of Windows and Google products.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to children with autism and related needs using evidence-based strategies.
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed by a supervising clinician.
• Teach communication, social, daily living, and behavioral skills in home, school, or community settings.
• Collect data on client progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with clients and their families.
• Collaborate with a clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Celebrate small wins that lead to meaningful, life-changing progress.
• Be a steward of ATS’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs.

Skills

Experience with children

Driver's license

Windows

Google products

Education

High school diploma or GED

18+ years old

Tools

Windows

Google Workspace

Job description

Spring Into a Career That Makes a Difference

Paid Training Provided to Become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

At Achieving True Self (ATS), you can begin a purpose-driven career helping children with Autism thrive, no college degree required.

We provide paid training, ongoing support, and a team that genuinely believes in your growth. From day one, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact on children and families in your community—while building a career you can be proud of. If you’re ready for a fresh start this spring, now is the time to make a difference.

Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

• Hourly Pay: $18-25/hr for direct billable hours (based on experience)
• Training, onboarding, and drive time: Paid at $12.50/hr
• Paid RBT certification training provided within your first month of employment

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-on-one support to children with autism and related developmental needs using evidence-based strategies
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed by a supervising clinician
• Teach communication, social, daily living, and behavioral skills in home, school, or community settings
• Collect data on client progress and adjust support strategies as needed
• Build positive, supportive relationships with clients and their families
• Collaborate with a clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Celebrate small wins that lead to meaningful, life-changing progress
• Be a steward of ATS’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs.

Why Join ATS This Spring?

• Bi-weekly pay for the rewarding, hard work.
• Up to 2 weeks paid time off (based on hours worked) + 12 floating holiday hours.
• We offer medical coverage from individual to family plan options, dental, vision for those who qualify. ATS covers a portion of your monthly costs for medical benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance, retirement options with 401K match, as well as supplemental, voluntary insurance to include short term disability plans for those who qualify.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (mental health, legal, financial, wellness) for all our employees. There is Pet Insurance too!
• Travel time reimbursement and client matching close to home.
• Tuition discounts, education partnerships, and career growth opportunities.
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture where team members thrive.

What We’re Looking For?

• High school diploma, or GED (minimum) and 18+ years old.
• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities (or related coursework).
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and your own reliable vehicle is required.This is not a position where rideshare or public transportation can be used.
• Candidates with evening/after-school availability preferred (sessions typically 2–6 hours, Monday–Friday).
• General knowledge of computer systems, including Windows and Google products.

About ATS

Our Mission:

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidence-based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their truest self. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

People matter. A concept so simply stated, yet powerfully embraced.

Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or factors and characteristics prohibited by local, state or federal laws.