Behavioral Health Technician - ABA (Fee-for-Service)

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization seeks a part-time Therapeutic Support Staff II to provide individualized ABA support to children with behavioral disorders across multiple settings. Responsibilities include implementing interventions, ensuring client safety, and attending required training. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent training. Join a dedicated team to make a meaningful impact with clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must meet PA state qualifications for BHT-ABA services.
• High school diploma and approved 40-hour training or equivalent experience required.
• Must have 1+ year of direct care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA support to children with behavioral disorders.
• Implement individualized behavioral interventions.
• Attend supervision and training per service contract.

Skills

Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Ability to lift children and play

Detail-oriented

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category : Therapeutic Support Staff II

Requisition Number : BEHAV006963

• Posted : March 3, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Philadelphia, PA 19139, USA

Description

SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)

PROGRAM: Community ABA Services

ROLE TYPE: Fee-for-Service (Special Payroll)

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Behavioral Health Technician - ABA (BHT-ABA) provides individualized, one-to-one ABA support to children and adolescents with behavioral disorders across various settings (school, home, community, and/or clinic) during the school year. Summer work is per diem at the discretion of The Center for Autism and the BHT-ABA. The BHT-ABA implements individualized behavioral interventions based on treatment plan goals created by an ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fosters a positive therapeutic relationship with the child
• Implements intervention strategies with clients
• Follows treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing the ABA program designed by the BC-ABA and seeks out consultation when needed
• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with the Center for Autism’s mission statement
• Provides crisis management and support to clients, including prevention, de-escalation, and processing of strategies to support improved client functioning
• Accurately completes daily data collection
• Ensures clinical interventions and client safety
• Completes daily data sheet for clients
• Completes incident/injury reports as necessary
• Participates in team meetings
• Provides input and feedback that contributes to the development of the treatment plan
• Shares responsibility for maintaining team meeting documentation
• Maintains effectiveness in response to various situational demands
• Actively engages and coaches the client, as well as their caregivers, teachers, and/or other adult supports, to work toward the achievement of treatment goals by applying a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Attends supervision and training as directed and in accordance with the service contract
• Attends supervision and training as directed and following service contract (1 hour of supervision weekly for staff working 20 or more hours per week; ½ hour of supervision weekly for staff working fewer than 20 hours per week)
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

SKILLS

• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, such as Credible or other similar applications
• Physical ability to lift children, play on the floor, and run with/after children
• Able to move (repeatedly) from a standing position to a kneeling position and back
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

• According to PA state regulations, individuals who provide BHT-ABA services must meet at least one of the following qualifications. If you have not yet completed the indicated trainings but meet the other listed requirements, you are welcome to apply.
• Have a high school diploma or GED and have completed an approved 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List
• Have 2+ years of experience in providing ABA services and have completed 40+ hours of approved training related to ABA
• Have a BCaBA, RBT, BCAT, or other approved behavior analysis certification
• Minimum of one year of direct care experience or supervised practice

PAY GRADE: 15

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

EDUCATION

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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