Behavior Health Technician - ABA

Chimes•Exton, PA

45d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT-ABA) to provide one-to-one behavioral intervention services to teach communication and social skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, community and/or school setting. BHT-ABA's will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. There is an opportunity for supervision towards BCBA licensure for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Have a certification as a BCaBA
Have a certification as an RBT
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 therapies by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Have certification as an RBT [Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates]
Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history
Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Responsibilities

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
Use Word, Excel, Ultipro Time & Attendance, Electronic Health Record and Outlook effectively
Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards
Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment, including the use of positive reinforcement
Provide quality mobile services in line with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) standards
Maintain quality documentation of clinical ABA service delivery
Establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships by pairing the self as a reinforcing entity and building the value of social interaction between the client and the BHT-ABA.
Educate all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and functions within the boundaries of the BHT-ABA role
Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
Collaborate with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without the disruption to the environment
Provide all authorized client services and supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises
Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to known reinforcers
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes
Accurately collects behavior data, including but not limited to ABC data and frequency data