Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level
About The Position
Matrix Behavior Solutions is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to provide individualized, one-on-one services to children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings in Luzerne County. Technicians 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 training, including the 40-hour RBT training, and supports eligible employees pursuing RBT certification and BCBA fieldwork requirements. A dedicated staffing team works with employees to identify appropriate cases and build a consistent schedule. Employees start only when at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The position offers hourly pay of $20–$23, with billable and non-billable hours paid, including training and supervision. This is a W-2 position with benefits and hours ready when employees start.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of the 40-hour RBT training; training is provided.
- Compassion, reliability, and motivation to help children thrive.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a paraprofessional, daycare teacher, direct support professional, camp counselor, or youth worker.
- Psychology, education, or social work students and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
- Teach skills that promote learners’ 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 training.
- Support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification, including training and exam preparation.
- Free BCBA supervision for eligible employees pursuing BCBA fieldwork requirements.
- Tuition reduction programs through partnered universities.
- Paid time off accrued by part-time and full-time employees on billable and nonbillable hours, with increased accrual based on tenure.
- Full-time health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid $50,000 life insurance for full-time employees.
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- 401(k) for full-time employees.
- Company-provided iPad with a company-paid cellular plan.
- Paid billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
