Behavior Health Technician

Achievement Center of LECOM Health • Erie, PA

52d • $15 - $18

About The Position

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.
Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work by The Nonprofit Partnership's Nonprofit Excellence Awards, we're proud of the culture we've built - one where our team feels supported, celebrated and inspired to do their best work every day.
More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Position 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.

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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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 adult
• Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

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

Benefits

• 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.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED