Behavior Health Technician - ABA

Glade Run Lutheran Services•Butler, PA

35d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) provide behavioral health treatment to children up to age 21 who have a current DSM or ICD mental health diagnosis and require behavioral support. The services use professional staff and natural supports to create a network of support around an identified child and their family. Services can be rendered in a child’s home, community or school location dependent upon the child and family’s needs. ABA Services provided under IBHS include intensive therapeutic interventions applying specifically the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. This includes the design, implementation and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli as consequences, to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior or to prevent the loss of attained skill or function, including the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relations between environment and behavior. The Behavior Health Technician – ABA (BHT-ABA) works with the collaboration of a treatment team which may include the Behavior Consultant, teachers, vocational training counselors, medical providers and especially family members. Parent education and support is essential. Services are available in Allegheny, Butler, and Beaver counties.

Requirements

Individuals who provide individual services through BHT shall meet ONE of the following: Have an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in any field OR have high school diploma. (Employees qualifying in this category will be required to complete an agency-provided 40-hour RBT Task List training)
Have at least two years’ worth of experience providing ABA services - employees qualifying in this category will be required to complete 40 hours of ABA specific training or to furnish documentation of prior completion of such training. (BHT-ABA)
Have a certification as a BCaBA
Have a certification as an RBT
Have a certification as a BCAT
Have a behavior health or behavior analysis certification from an appropriately accredited organization
Must have access to the audio / visual / verbal technology to provide direct services to the clients and to perform essential job functions
Must complete and pass Crisis / Physical Intervention training (as modified for IBHS).
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
Must have access to a telephone.
Must be eligible for PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Clearance, Arrest / Conviction Report and Certification Form, and Act 168 forms.
Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s core values

Responsibilities

Be a participating member of the child and family treatment team and coordinate efforts with other treatment team members.
Be aware of all mental health and human service professionals involved with a child and family and be familiar with all services provided by these professionals.
Communicate with youth, family / foster family; offer honesty, respect and a caring relationship to the child, family, and other involved staff.
Participate in program development, BHT meetings as scheduled, and required training opportunities as requested.
Maintain open communication in supervision with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Supervisors / Director.
Complete and submit all paperwork in accordance with agency’s expectations.
Implement specific interventions to assist child in developing age appropriate daily living skills and behavior repertoires.
Must meet agency productivity standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff
401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff
Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection
Paid mileage reimbursement
Paid training and administrative time
Cell phone reimbursement
Licensure Supervision for FREE!
Free credentialing assistance
Quarterly productivity incentives
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Flexible work schedules (as applicable)
Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget
New Hire Incentive Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Employee Discount Program
Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations