Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level

Matrix Behavior Solutions • Albrightsville, PA

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About The Position

Matrix Behavior Solutions is hiring an entry-level Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide individualized, one-on-one services to children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings. The BHT helps learners develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a Behavioral Consultant.

The position offers paid training and a stated hourly rate of $20–$23, with the higher rate available after completing ABA training. The company says billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision, are paid. A dedicated staffing team works with employees to identify appropriate cases and build a consistent schedule; work begins once at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The role offers career-development opportunities, including support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification and BCBA fieldwork supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of 40-hour RBT training; training is provided.
• Compassion, dependability, and motivation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a paraprofessional, daycare teacher, direct support professional, camp counselor, or youth worker.
• Experience as a psychology, education, or social work student or new graduate.

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.
• Paid billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision.
• Paid time off accrual for part-time and full-time employees, 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.
• 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 partner universities.
• An iPad with a company-paid cellular plan.
• Accessible clinical supervisors and dedicated staffing, authorization, and field operations teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED