Behavior Health Technician- 1:1 center-based, Full-time

Aaron Center•Scranton, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Hamidian Training Institute, affiliated with the Aaron Center, a premier provider of outpatient mental health services in the Scranton, PA area. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and we welcome students with daytime availability to also consider applying. Great opportunity for a seasoned professional as well as students looking to gain experience in the field while continuing their education.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
Experience working with children, 2 to 5 years old
Read, speak and understand English language
Computer skills for electronic health records/notes
Complete various background clearances upon hiring
Completion of 40-hour RBT training upon hiring

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing a degree in a recognized clinical discipline such as social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is strongly preferred, but not required.
Volunteer, internship, or academic experience involving behavioral strategies, support services, or youth engagement will be considered
Willingness to learn and adhere to agency policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory guidelines

Responsibilities

Works with children from 2 to 5 years old
Provide IBHS services aligning with the developed treatment strategies presented in the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)
Provide IBHS services in a center setting
Follow ITP goals and implement therapeutic intervention and/or strategies to reach/achieve the ITP objectives
Consistently provide assigned number of hours authorized for IBHS services
Complete documentation, filing, and tracking methods to meet ITP objectives
Collects data about progress, systematically records and conveys the information to the Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) and/or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or the clinical Director
Is an integral part of a treatment team, which may (not an exclusive or exhaustive list) include parents, siblings, grandparents, therapist, psychiatrist, school representative, juvenile probation, probation office, others providing services to child
Understand client’s wellness, safety and crisis plans
Deescalating practices (redirection, changing location/environments, non-verbal cueing, verbal cueing, and coaching) to redirect and interrupt escalating behaviors
Complying with standards established by applicable paying, accrediting or licensing authorities
Documents progress, service notes using agency approved forms/format
Comply with Hamidian Training Institute’s policies and ethical guidelines as set forth in state licensure guidelines.