Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Entry Level

Matrix Behavior Solutions, LLC • Lehigh Township, PA

6d • $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 home, school, and community settings in Northampton County. Technicians help learners build communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a Behavioral Consultant. The organization provides paid training, schedules employees once at least 18 weekly hours of cases are ready, and offers support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification and BCBA fieldwork supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the 40-hour RBT training; training is provided.
• Compassion, reliability, and motivation to help children thrive.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a paraprofessional, daycare teacher, direct support professional, camp counselor, youth worker, or as a psychology, education, or social work student or recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
• Teach meaningful skills that promote 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

• Competitive pay of $20–$23 per hour; billable and non-billable hours, including training and supervision, are paid.
• Paid training.
• 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.
• Paid time off accrued by part-time and full-time employees 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).
• An iPad with a company-paid cellular plan for documentation and service delivery.

What This Job Offers

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