Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level

Matrix Behavior Solutions • Zionsville, 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 in Lehigh County. Technicians 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 data collection and documentation through CentralReach, along with supervision, training, and collaboration with families, schools, and colleagues.

The company provides paid training, supervision, staffing support, and opportunities to pursue RBT certification and further career advancement. A dedicated staffing team develops a consistent schedule, and employees begin only after at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The posted pay range is $20–$23 per hour, with the higher rate available after completing ABA training. Billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision, are paid.

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 working with children and families.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a paraprofessional, daycare teacher, direct support professional, camp counselor, or youth worker.
• Background as a psychology, education, or social work student or recent graduate.
• No 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 and supervision.
• 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.
• Accrued paid time off for part-time and full-time employees, with accrual increasing based on tenure.
• Full-time employees may 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.
• Paid billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision.

What This Job Offers

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