Behavior Health Technician/Behavioral Health Technician ABA-Warren

Position: Behavioral Health Technician/Behavioral Heath Technician-ABA

Type: Part-Time

Location Warren Office

Description:

The Behavioral Health Technician or Behavioral Health Technician-Applied Behavior Analysis (BHT / BHT-ABA) assists the treatment team in implementing the Individual Treatment Plan for an identified child and/or adolescent. The BHT /BHT-ABA is responsible for providing one-on-one implementation of established treatment plans working directly with children and adolescents facing behavioral and emotional challenges. The primary goal is to improve independent age-appropriate functioning levels and to transfer skills to the child, parents/legal guardians, and caregivers. BHT/BHT-ABA must have flexibility to schedule services provided in the home, school and community settings as needed.

Interviews for this position will begin the week of July 15, 2024, with a

start date scheduled for August 19, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the treatment team in implementing the Individual Treatment Plan for the child or adolescent.
• Provide one-on-one implementation of established treatment plans working directly with children and adolescents facing behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Improve independent age-appropriate functioning levels and transfer of skills to the child, parents/legal guardians, and caregivers.
• Demonstrate flexibility to schedule services provided in the home, school and community settings as needed.
• Assist with the intake process for new clients entering the program
• Review instructions and supervisor updates for each client’s program, interpreting previous data, collecting narrative data, and responding to correspondence

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

• Compensation: High School diploma-$15/hour. Associate’s degree or equivalent-$16.25/hour. Bachelor’s degree-$17.25/hour. Bachelor and RBT certification-$17.75/hour. Also included is mileage reimbursement and an employee referral bonus opportunity.
• Time Off: Semi-Annual vacation accrual for those employees working a minimum of 15 hours a week over a six-month period.
• Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match after 1 year (must work at least 20 hours a week).
• Wellness: Dedication to work/life balance, and MeQuilibrium (meQ) app.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Requirements:

• Must meet the criteria for an IBHS program to include ONE of the following:
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and be willing to complete a 40-hour training in the content area of Applied Behavior Analysis OR
• Have a certification as a BCaBA OR
• Have a certification as an RBT OR
• Have a certification as a BCAT OR
• Have a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute OR
• Have an employment history demonstrating a minimum of 2 years of past BHT experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.

Preferred Training / Experience:

• Experience/interest working with individuals with mental health disorders.
• First aid and CPR-certification or willingness to be trained.
• Ability to perform duties of the role in an unpredictable environment without physical limitations.
• Excellent judgment and discretion handling confidential information.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) experience.
• The BHT position can also lead to collecting supervised hours needed for PA Behavior Specialist licensure or field experience for BACB requirements.
• Experience as a caretaker with children and/or adults.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listen, learn, and grow. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.