Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Pops ABA; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

POPS ABA is seeking caring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to work with a BCBA, helping implement personalized behavior plans in home, school, and community settings.

You will apply ABA techniques, collect progress data, and teach essential life skills while receiving extensive training and ongoing support to help clients reach meaningful goals. This role involves travel to client sites and working closely with families.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions, implement behavior intervention plans, and collect accurate data.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to clients’ homes, schools, or other settings.
• Commitment to ethical standards, maintaining client confidentiality, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
• Compassionate, patient, and driven to support individuals in reaching their potential.

Responsibilities

• Follow BIPs by the BCBA to address client goals.
• Provide direct, one-on-one instruction to clients using ABA techniques.
• Collect and record data on client behavior and progress.
• Help clients acquire functional skills in communication, socialization, self-care, and independent living.
• Create a supportive, positive environment that promotes engagement and autonomy.
• Work closely with the BCBA and team to review progress and adjust strategies.
• Communicate clearly with clients, families, and team members, providing progress updates.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance ABA skills and knowledge.

Skills

Follow instructions

Data collection

Ethical conduct

Compassionate approach

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting at $25-$35 per hour.

POPS ABA Company Overview:

Join our passionate team dedicated to delivering top-notch applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children on the autism spectrum and those with other developmental challenges. As a recognized leader in behavioral health, we focus on fostering positive behavioral changes, enhancing skills, and improving the lives of our clients and their families. As a Behavior Technician in our organization, you’ll have the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals while benefiting from extensive training and ongoing support.

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Position Overview:

We’re looking for caring, motivated individuals to step into the role of Behavior Technician. Working closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you’ll help implement personalized behavior plans and teach essential life skills in home, school, and community settings. As a Behavior Technician, you will be key in providing evidence-based interventions, tracking progress, and helping clients achieve meaningful goals.

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Responsibilities:

• Follow the Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) created by the BCBA to address the unique needs and goals of each client.
• Provide direct, one-on-one instruction to clients using ABA techniques such as discrete trial training (DTT), naturalistic teaching, and behavior management strategies.
• Collect and record data on client behavior and progress using designated tools and methods.
• Help clients acquire and practice functional skills in areas such as communication, socialization, self-care, and independent living.
• Create a supportive, positive environment that promotes client engagement, motivation, and autonomy.
• Work closely with the BCBA and team members to review progress and adjust strategies as needed for consistency across environments.
• Communicate clearly with clients, families, and team members, providing progress updates and sharing relevant information.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance ABA skills and knowledge.

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Qualifications:

• Ability to follow instructions, implement behavior intervention plans, and collect accurate data.
• Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to clients’ homes, schools, or other settings.
• Commitment to ethical standards, maintaining client confidentiality, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
• Compassionate, patient, and driven to support individuals in reaching their potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.