Behavioral Health Technician

Elwyn; Elwyn (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn in Pennsylvania seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide one-on-one interventions for children/adolescents across home, school, and community settings, using applied behavior analytic methods to support development and safety.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, data recording, collaboration with care teams, and ongoing certification maintenance; we offer tuition reimbursement, paid training, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Must hold BCaBA, BCAT, or RBT certification by hire date or within 6 months.
• Two years of ABA service experience or 40 hours ABA training.
• Ability to work in team and manage multiple priorities.
• CPR and crisis intervention knowledge or training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interventions per the behavioral treatment plan.
• Record data and document progress in EHR systems.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety management.
• Collaborate with BC, Interagency Team, and Elwyn staff.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

BCaBA

BCAT

RBT certification

High school diploma + RBT

ABA training (DHS/BACB approved)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Overview

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide one-on-one interventions including but not limited to crisis intervention, intensive behavior management support, emotional support, time-structured activities, and psychological rehabilitative activities to children/adolescents who manifest a wide range of disabilities and functioning levels at homes, schools, day care, and/or community by implementing applied behavior analytic interventions and support. The provision of these services allows the child to remain in the least restrictive treatment or education setting.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Carries out specific interventions that are identified in the behavioral treatment plan developed by the Behavioral Consultant (BC), the Interagency Team and the Elwyn treatment team
  • Teaches the child positive social skills in order to avoid or decrease socially inappropriate, threatening and/or dangerous behavior by implementing the behavioral interventions (e.g. role play, modeling, positive reinforcement) that have been developed by the BC
  • Models and explains the appropriate intervention to the child, family and/or teacher by working collaboratively with them modeling the behaviors based on the interventions that have been developed by the BC
  • Supports caregivers in providing immediate rewards or consequences for behavior identified in the individual behavioral treatment plan
  • Implements behavioral supports as identified in the treatment plan to support the child in their participation in activities such as summer camp, community events and school-based events
• Records behavioral data and documents progress toward child's treatment plan goals into Elwyn electronic health records system
• Writes daily progress notes consistent with treatment goal adjectives to be placed in child's case files
• Completes and submit weekly encounter forms to ensure appropriate billing
• Complies with the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Registered Behavior Tech (RBT) Ethics Code by seeking out the appropriate number of supervision hours per month to maintain compliance with their certification
• Renews the RBT certification annually, including passing the RBT Competency Assessment, and completing a renewal application
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Skills/Experience Requirements

Must possess one of the following certifications at the time of hire or must obtain it within six (6) months of hire date:

• Board-certified assistant behavior analyst certification (BCaBA) or
• Board-certified autism technician (BCAT) certification or
• Behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute or
• High school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have received their registered behavioral tech (RBT) designation or
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Applied behavior analysis (ABA) services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department of Human Services (DHS) or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in the provision of behavioral health services
• Ability to keep pace with active children
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office Word and Outlook
• Ability and means to commute between community-based sites, as needed; if driving a vehicle, must possess a current, valid driver’s license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal