Behavioral Health Technician

PSG Global Solutions; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks a Behavioral Health Technician in Woodbridge, VA. The role focuses on providing individual support to children with autism, requiring compassion and a dedication to fostering developmental growth. With paid training and flexible hours, you will work in a family-home environment assisting children in achieving behavioral success.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid training

Discounts at retail partners

Qualifications

• Compassionate caregiver with a high school diploma or GED residing in Woodbridge, VA.
• Ability to engage with children and adapt techniques to various behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Implementing learning programs and providing one-on-one behavioral support.
• Partnering with BCBA to adapt intervention plans and documenting progress.
• Engaging actively with children through physical activities and ensuring their well-being.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Data collection

Communication

Collaboration

Trust-building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

We're looking for a Behavioral Health Technician in the Healthcare Systems and Services industry in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States.

Do you excel at building trusting relationships with children and their families?

Are you passionate about helping neurodiverse children feel confident and achieve social and behavioral success?

Are you a compassionate caregiver with at least a high school diploma (or GED) residing in Woodbridge, VA?

Centria Health is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to work one-on-one with children and families with autism. Your responsibilities include implementing learning programs, collecting data, communicating with stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with your direct supervisor. You will build trust with the child and family in their home setting, located within 15 minutes of your residence.

Our comprehensive paid behavioral health training will prepare you to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), guiding their developmental growth and managing behaviors, including potentially challenging reactions. Under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

What makes this role unique?

• Family-home environment
• 15-20 hours/week
• Assignments within 15 minutes from your residence
• Paid training
• 401(k) savings plan

What your day will look like:

• Providing one-on-one developmental and behavioral support in the child's home, adapting techniques to various behaviors and styles.
• Partnering with a BCBA to implement individualized intervention plans, which may include physical and mental exercises.
• Engaging actively with children through physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and occasionally carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds.

How we care for our team members:

• Starting hourly rate between $17-$22, increasing with experience, certification, and education level.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special needs.
• A structured career path in Behavioral Analysis.
• Discounts at hundreds of retail partners via our Benefit Hub.