Behavioral Health Technician (Full-Time)

Career Opportunities @Phmc•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CORE is a center-based program for children aged 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and behaviors. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day based on the goals defined in their individual treatment plans. The Center for Autism’s CORE program utilizes the Early Start Denver Model (EDSM). The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for direct therapy with children enrolled in the CORE program. This position reports to a CORE Team Lead (licensed behavior consultant).

Requirements

Familiarity with CredibleBH or other similar electronic medical record applications
Physical ability to lift children, play on the floor, and run with/after children
Able to move (repeatedly) from a standing position to a kneeling position and back
Detail-oriented
Ability to meet deadlines
According to PA state regulations, individuals who provide BHT-ABA services must meet at least one of the following qualifications. If you have not yet completed the indicated trainings but meet the other listed requirements, you are welcome to apply.
Have a high school diploma or GED and have completed an approved 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List
Have 2+ years of experience in providing ABA services and have completed 40+ hours of approved training related to ABA
Have a BCaBA, RBT, BCAT, or other approved behavior analysis certification

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework related to psychology, social work, applied behavior analysis, etc.
1+ years of direct care experience or supervised practice

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plan goals and intervention strategies with clients using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Collect daily data for clients and enter data into Microsoft Excel
Maintain the physical environment to ensure the delivery of clinical interventions and client safety
Complete daily progress notes for clients and enter notes into an electronic medical record system
Utilize antecedent-based interventions and least-to-most prompting as part of crisis management prevention
Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
Fade prompts appropriately to promote independent use of the replacement behaviors
Provide crisis management intervention
Participate in weekly team meetings
Share responsibility for maintaining team meeting documentation
Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands
Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism’s mission statement
Participate in weekly supervision with the CORE Team Lead
Complete daily billing information
Complete incident/injury reports
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors