Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level

Matrix Behavior Solutions, LLC•Allentown, PA

4d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Matrix Behavior Solutions is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians to provide individualized, one-on-one services to children and adolescents in Lehigh 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. The position starts at $20 per hour for candidates without ABA experience and increases to $23 per hour after completing company-paid ABA training. Billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision, are paid. A dedicated staffing team builds each employee’s caseload and schedule; employees start only when at least 18 hours per week of cases are ready. The role offers paid training and opportunities for career advancement, including support for eligible team members pursuing RBT certification and BCBA fieldwork supervision. Matrix Behavior Solutions describes itself as a locally owned organization operated by parents of children with autism. Employees receive an iPad with a company-paid cellular plan for documentation and service delivery. Part-time and full-time employees accrue paid time off. Full-time employees may access health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid $50,000 life insurance, six paid holidays, and a 401(k). Tuition reduction programs are available through partner universities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete 40-hour RBT training; the company provides the training.
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.
Experience as a psychology, education, or social work student or new graduate.
No ABA experience is required; candidates without it can begin at the stated entry rate and complete company-paid training.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Paid training, including ABA 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 partnered universities.
Paid time off accrued by part-time and full-time employees on billable and nonbillable hours, with increased accrual based on tenure.
Full-time access to 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.
iPad with a company-paid cellular plan.
Paid billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision.