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 Lackawanna County. Services take place 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. No prior ABA experience is required. Starting pay is $20 per hour, increasing to $23 per hour after completing company-provided ABA training. Billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision, are paid. A dedicated staffing team identifies appropriate cases and builds a consistent schedule; employees start only when at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The role includes paid training, support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification, and free BCBA supervision for eligible employees pursuing BCBA fieldwork requirements. Employees may also access tuition discounts through partner universities and opportunities for career advancement. The company provides 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 company.
- Compassionate, dependable, motivated, and reliable approach to supporting children and families.
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 recent graduate.
- No prior ABA experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
- Teach skills that promote learners' 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.
- Provide one-on-one services to children and adolescents in home, school, and community settings.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- RBT training and exam-preparation support for eligible team members.
- Free BCBA supervision for eligible employees pursuing BCBA fieldwork requirements.
- Tuition reduction programs through partnered universities.
- PTO accrual for part-time and full-time employees, based on billable and nonbillable 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).
- Paid billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision.
- An iPad with a company-paid cellular plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
