Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level

Matrix Behavior Solutions • Allentown, 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 plans under the guidance of a Behavioral Consultant. The company provides paid training and supports eligible employees pursuing RBT certification and BCBA fieldwork supervision. Staffing support is provided, and employees start only once at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The position pays $20–$23 per hour, with the starting rate depending on ABA training completion. 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 employer.
• 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, youth worker, or psychology, education, or social work student or graduate.
• Interest in pursuing RBT certification or BC-ABA/BCBA opportunities, subject to eligibility and qualifications.

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.
• Paid billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision.
• Support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification, including training and exam preparation.
• Free BCBA supervision for eligible employees working toward fieldwork requirements.
• Tuition reduction programs through partner universities.
• Accrued paid time off 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.
• Company-provided iPad with company-paid cellular plan.
• Staffing support to build a consistent schedule, with at least 18 hours per week of cases ready before starting.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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