Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level

Matrix Behavior Solutions • Walnutport, PA

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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. BHTs help learners develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment and behavior support plans under the guidance of a Behavioral Consultant.

The role includes paid training and supervision, with pay starting at $20 per hour and increasing to $23 per hour upon completion of ABA training. Both billable and non-billable hours are paid. A dedicated staffing team identifies appropriate cases and builds a consistent schedule; employment begins when at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The position offers opportunities to advance from BHT to BHT-ABA and RBT, and potentially pursue BC-ABA or BCBA opportunities as qualifications are met.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of 40-hour RBT training; training is provided.
• Compassionate, dependable, motivated, and reliable approach to supporting children.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a paraprofessional, daycare teacher, direct support professional, camp counselor, or youth worker.
• Experience or background as a psychology, education, or social work student or new graduate.
• No prior ABA experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
• Teach meaningful skills that promote independence and growth.
• Collect accurate data and complete documentation promptly using the CentralReach platform.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with families, schools, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Paid training and supervision.
• Paid billable and non-billable hours.
• Paid time off accrued by part-time and full-time employees, with accrual increasing based on tenure.
• Full-time employees can access 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 team members pursuing RBT certification, including training and exam preparation.
• Free BCBA supervision for eligible employees pursuing BCBA fieldwork requirements.
• Tuition reduction programs through partnered universities.
• iPad with a company-paid cellular plan.

What This Job Offers

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