Behavioral Health Technician

Elite ABA Therapy LLC; Wilkes-Barre Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to provide individualized ABA therapy to children with developmental delays. In this rewarding role, you will implement tailored treatment plans, collect data, and support clients in achieving their goals for independence and social integration. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families. If you're passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must have an active Registered Behavior Technician certificate.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Implement interventions from the client's treatment plan.
• Collect real-time data and write daily progress notes.
• Communicate actively with team members and caregivers.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Physical Mobility

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Web-based practice management software

Job description

Elite ABA Therapy, LLC is an outpatient behavioral health center that provides one-on-one center-based Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) to children between the ages of 2 to 12 who have been diagnosed with Autism and/or other developmental delays. We are located in Wilkes-Barre Twp, PA and operate year-round. Our clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. We are closed on all federal holidays.

Elite ABA Therapy, LLC specializes in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, which are the most widely known evidence-based practices for teaching new skills and improving behavior. Our goal is to optimize our clients’ independence and promote social integration by teaching meaningful and socially significant skills in the least restrictive environment. Teaching is completely individualized and based on the client’s needs identified in their treatment plan. Clients receive 1:1 individual services but are grouped with up to 7 other children to simulate a classroom. Each group of children follows a daily schedule of activities that include both individual and group formats.

Behavioral Health Technician/Registered Behavior Technician Service Role and Responsibilities

A BHT/RBT works one-on-one with a client using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and techniques to decrease maladaptive behaviors by teaching functional replacement skills. The goal of therapy is to teach skills that promote client independence and social integration. This is done through a behavioral assessment and treatment plan designed by the supervising Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. This plan is implemented by the RBT/BHT through daily therapy sessions in our clinic setting.

Specific duties include:

• Implementing interventions specified in the client's treatment plan while following the pre-planned daily schedule of clinic activities
• Collecting data in real time throughout the session
• Writing daily progress notes (via web-based practice management software)
• Active communication with team members, including caregivers and supervising BC-ABA/BCBA
• Assist analyst in developing/gathering materials to be used with clients
• Being present for supervision with BC-ABA/BCBA (minimum of 5% of total work hours as required by the BACB)

Job Requirements:

• Adequate physical mobility (e.g. able to get up and down from the floor without hesitation, able to run a short distance in the case of client elopement/danger, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
• Reliable transportation
• Active Registered Behavior Technician certificate (must maintain certification with the BACB) or certificate of completion for the 40-hour RBT training course
• FBI, PA State, and PA Child Abuse Clearances
• State-mandated IBHS service provider trainings (initial and ongoing requirements)

Pay Rates

BHT's are initially hired under Part-Time Status: 37.5 hours per week or less in the clinic setting, Monday-Friday between clinic hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Pay differential based on level of education and experience (40-hour RBT training required)

• Base pay:
• $18/hour for High School Diploma
• $19/hour for Associate’s Degree
• $20/hour for Bachelor’s Degree
• Hourly bonus for BHT experience:
• Extra $1/hour for 1-2 years of experience
• Extra $2/hour for 3-4 years of experience
• Extra $3/hour for 5+ years of experience
• Part-Time Employee Benefits:
• 2 weeks of flexible paid time off per year (employees will receive 1 week of PTO after the 90-day probationary period and then an additional week after they have worked for 6 months and do not have a probationary status resulting from a disciplinary action).