Behavior Health Technician- ABA

Indian Creek Foundation•Souderton, PA

10d

About The Position

A Behavioral Health Technician – ABA (BHT-ABA) works directly with children or adolescents and their families in home, school, or community settings to implement individualized treatment plans developed by a Behavior Consultant – ABA or a BCBA. The role provides one-to-one behavioral support and intervention, caregiver training and family support, and transfer of skills to parents and caregivers. The BHT-ABA records progress notes and collects data to help assess progress, support stability for children and families, prevent more restrictive services, and promote age-appropriate psychosocial growth. Most appointments take place in homes or schools in Montgomery and Bucks Counties. The position requires mandatory monthly supervision and training, participation in treatment-team and group-supervision meetings, and completion of assigned documentation. The BHT-ABA works authorized hours according to each child's service prescription and communicates treatment progress, concerns, and obstacles to the treatment team. Flexible hours may be required based on program needs, including evenings.

Requirements

At hire, meet one of the following: bachelor's degree in a related field; associate's degree in a related human services field or 60 credits toward a degree; high school diploma and completed 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List; BCaBA certification; BCAT certification; or RBT certification.
At least one year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or one year of experience providing behavioral health services to children or adolescents.
Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or behavioral health needs.
Ability to work flexible hours based on program needs, which may include evenings.
Satisfactory completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test.
Clear yearly criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI clearance.
Valid driver's license with a clear three-year driving record.
Ability to comply with HIPAA standards and file Childline reports as mandated by the Child Protective Service Law.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and follow the organization's Code of Conduct.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and use of fingers, hands, feet, legs, and torso.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience providing behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one behavioral support and intervention facilitation to children or adolescents with medically diagnosed developmental, intellectual, or behavioral health needs.
Implement treatment plans and interventions developed by the Behavior Consultant – ABA or a BCBA.
Provide caregiver training and family support, including modeling, parent coaching, and transfer of skills according to the behavior plan.
Work authorized hours in accordance with each child's prescription for services.
Collaborate with treatment-team members in developing goals and interventions.
Write accurate and clear progress notes for each session.
Collect data at each session to assist in determining progress.
Participate in monthly team meetings, group supervision, mandatory monthly supervision, and required trainings.
Maintain communication with the treatment team about treatment obstacles, progress, and concerns.
Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of CASSP principles and comply with HIPAA standards.
Complete required documentation for the managed care company and agency, and file mandated Childline reports.
Maintain RBT credentials, supervision, and competency renewals if applicable.