Behavioral Health Technician - ABA

Reaching Beyond Limits; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in behavioral health services seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to provide one-on-one ABA interventions to members diagnosed with autism. The role involves collaboration with team members to track progress and ensure effective treatment plans are implemented.

Qualifications

• A certification as BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing ABA services.
• 40 hours of ABA-related training approved by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Implements behavioral interventions based on individualized treatment plans.
• Collects and tracks goal data to ensure member progress.
• Communicates with team members to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Collection

Understanding Treatment Plans

Cultural Competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Behavioral Health Technician-Applied Behavior Analysis (BHT-ABA) implements behavioral interventions for a member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This position is responsible for providing one-on-one service, tracking goal data, and collaborating with other team members to ensure the member is progressing towards their goals.

Responsibilities

• Implements procedures outlined in the individualized treatment plans (ITPs)

• Provides 1:1, face-to-face behavioral interventions

• Provides modeling and support to parents/caregivers, teachers, and other treatment team members

• Communicates with peers and co-workers to ensure continuity of care for members

• Participates in supervision sessions with colleagues and supervisors to review cases, interventions, and progress

• Collects and updates data on behavioral interventions

• Setting and adhering to professional boundaries with all members and parents/caregivers, teachers, and other treatment team members

• Provides culturally aware and competent services

• Completes all training requirements as outlined in the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) regulations

• Travels to various community settings to provide services, as determined by the member's assessment and ITP (typically, travel will make up no more than 20% of a BHT-ABA's time per week)

• Other duties – please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, and/or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Activities, duties, and/or responsibilities are subject to change at any time,with or without notice.
• Accommodations - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of this position

Qualifications:

• Must have 1 of the following:

• Have a certification as a BCaBA

• Have a certification as an RBT

• Have a certification as a BCAT

• 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 by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Attributes

• Ability to read and understand treatment plans and interventions

• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries regarding members and/or their parents/caregivers

• Ability to document and collect data, and communicate with the lead clinician both verbally and in writing

• Able to identify and communicate issues or problems to the lead clinician and/or other team members

• Ability to understand and apply general math skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and professionals

All RBL BH Children's Services employees are required to have the following clearances and training:

Child Abuse (no more than five years/60 months from the date of hire)

FBI Fingerprint Check (no more than five years/60 months from the date of hire)

PATCH (no more than five years/60 months from the date of hire)

Mandated Reporter Training (no more than one year/365 days from hire)

First Aid/CPR certification (must be maintained during employment period)

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds at a time