Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level
About The Position
Matrix Behavior Solutions is hiring an entry-level Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in Lehigh County. The role provides individualized, one-on-one services to children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings. BHTs help learners develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a Behavioral Consultant. The company provides paid ABA training and supports eligible employees pursuing RBT certification, including training and exam preparation. Employees may also be eligible for free BCBA supervision toward fieldwork requirements and tuition discounts through partnered universities. A dedicated staffing team builds each employee’s caseload and schedule; work begins only when at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The position pays $20–$23 per hour, including paid billable and non-billable hours such as training and supervision. Part-time and full-time employees accrue paid time off. Full-time employees can access health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid $50,000 life insurance, six paid holidays, and a 401(k). Employees receive an iPad with a company-paid cellular plan for documentation and service delivery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of 40-hour RBT training; training is provided by the employer.
- Compassionate, dependable, and motivated approach to supporting children and families.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a paraprofessional, daycare teacher, direct support professional, camp counselor, or youth worker.
- Background as a psychology, education, or social work student or recent graduate.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
- Teach meaningful skills that promote independence and growth.
- Collect accurate data and complete documentation promptly through the CentralReach platform.
- Participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with families, schools, and colleagues.
Benefits
- Paid ABA training.
- Paid billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision.
- Paid time off accrued by part-time and full-time employees, with accrual increasing based on tenure.
- Health insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Company-paid $50,000 life insurance for full-time employees.
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- 401(k) for full-time employees.
- Support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification, including training and exam preparation.
- Free BCBA supervision for eligible employees pursuing fieldwork requirements.
- Tuition reduction programs through partnered universities.
- iPad with a company-paid cellular plan.
- Support from clinical supervisors and staffing, authorization, and field operations teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
