Practicum- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

ABA Support Services•Bethlehem, PA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

ABA Support Services offers paid internships, field experience, and practicums in affiliation with approved universities. This program is designed to enhance academic knowledge with practical, real-world experience. Interns will work one-on-one with clients and families, implementing treatment plans, collecting data, and collaborating with supervisors. The program provides necessary resources at no cost to the intern and offers competitive pay. The role involves working directly with children to help them develop skills and achieve individualized goals, with support and ongoing supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS), as well as an experienced clinical team. Assignments are made based on geographic location, willingness to travel, and university approval.

Requirements

Must be studying psychology, education, behavioral health, ABA, child care, social services, or related fields.
Compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and passionate about making a difference.
Willingness to learn and reliability is a must.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Completed background clearances required prior to hire.
Must be able to assume a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing) in the course of working with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work directly with children to help them develop meaningful skills and make progress toward individualized goals.
Implement treatment plans under the guidance of the clinical team.
Collect data.
Collaborate with supervisors.
Provide one-on-one behavioral support in settings such as homes, schools, clinics, and the community (with university approval).