Full-Time Behavioral Health Technician

phmc.org; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public health and the development of children with autism. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in implementing treatment plans and providing direct therapy to children in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance the lives of children aged 2 to 6. With a focus on professional growth, you will receive comprehensive training and support, ensuring you are well-equipped to make a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a background in applied behavior analysis or related fields, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of direct care experience or supervised practice.
• Familiarity with ABA principles and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals using ABA principles.
• Collect daily data and maintain client safety.
• Participate in team meetings and supervision.

Skills

Familiarity with CredibleBH or similar applications

Physical ability to lift children

Detail-oriented

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

High School Diploma

Some college in related field

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Job description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. We will offer the vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers.

SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)

PROGRAM: CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging)

LOCATION: 2801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

CORE is a center-based program for children aged 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and behaviors. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day based on the goals defined in their individual treatment plans.

The Center for Autism’s CORE program utilizes the Early Start Denver Model (EDSM).

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for direct therapy with children enrolled in the CORE program. This position reports to a CORE Team Lead (licensed behavior consultant).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement treatment plan goals and intervention strategies with clients using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Collect daily data for clients and enter data into Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain the physical environment to ensure the delivery of clinical interventions and client safety.
• Complete daily progress notes for clients and enter notes into an electronic medical record system.
• Utilize antecedent-based interventions and least-to-most prompting as part of crisis management prevention.
• Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills and fade prompts appropriately to promote independent use of the replacement behaviors.
• Provide crisis management intervention.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Share responsibility for maintaining team meeting documentation.
• Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism’s mission statement.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the CORE Team Lead.
• Complete daily billing information.
• Complete incident/injury reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with CredibleBH or other similar electronic medical record 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

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year of direct care experience, or one year of supervised practice in lieu of experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Some college in a field related to applied behavior analysis, psychology, social work, etc.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Per state regulations, individuals who provide BHT-ABA services must meet one of the following qualifications. Candidates who have not yet completed the indicated trainings are still welcome to apply, as CFA is able to provide certain trainings to staff members.

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent 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 2+ years of experience in providing ABA services and have completed 40+ hours of training related to ABA (approved by DHS or provided by a continuing education provider approved by BACB)
• Have a BCaBA, RBT, BCAT, or other behavior analysis certification from an organization accredited by NCCA or ANSI

TRAINING:

In accordance with the state, CFA has developed a training plan for all staff. Written plans and annual training requirements are updated annually for each staff person and based on their educational level, experience, job functions, and performance reviews, all in accordance with state regulations.

PAY GRADE: 15

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Qualifications Education

Required

High School

Preferred

Bachelors

Associate

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

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