Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level
About The Position
Matrix Behavior Solutions is hiring entry-level Behavioral Health Technicians to provide individualized, one-on-one services to children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings. Technicians help learners develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a Behavioral Consultant. The organization describes itself as locally owned and operated by parents of children with autism. New hires without ABA experience start at $20 per hour and may move to $23 per hour after completing ABA training. Billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision, are paid. A dedicated staffing team builds a consistent caseload and schedule; employees start only when at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The role offers paid training, career-development opportunities, and support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification or BCBA fieldwork requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of 40-hour RBT training; training is provided.
- Compassionate, dependable, motivated, and reliable approach to working with children.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a paraprofessional, daycare teacher, direct support professional, camp counselor, youth worker, or psychology, education, or social work student or graduate.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
- Teach skills that promote learners’ independence and growth.
- Collect accurate data and promptly complete documentation through the CentralReach platform.
- Participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with families, schools, and colleagues.
Benefits
- Paid training, supervision, and billable and non-billable hours.
- 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 non-billable hours, with increased accrual based on tenure.
- Full-time employees can access health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid $50,000 life insurance, six paid holidays, and a 401(k).
- An iPad with a company-paid cellular plan for documentation and service delivery.
- Career advancement opportunities, including pathways from BHT to BHT-ABA and RBT, and potential BC-ABA or BCBA opportunities as qualifications are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
