Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / BHT-ABA
About The Position
Matrix Behavior Solutions is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT-ABA) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) in Lehigh County. The locally owned organization is operated by parents of children with autism and emphasizes quality care and support for its employees. In this role, you will provide individualized, one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and adolescents. You will help learners develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a BCBA or BC-ABA. A staffing team works with employees to identify appropriate cases and build consistent schedules. Center-based opportunities may also be available in Stroudsburg, Milford, Lehighton, Pottsville, and Northampton. The employer offers paid training and supervision, support for eligible employees pursuing RBT certification, and free BCBA supervision for eligible employees working toward BCBA fieldwork requirements. Career advancement opportunities include progression from BHT-ABA to RBT and potential BC-ABA or BCBA opportunities as qualifications are met. Tuition reduction programs are available through partner universities. Part-time and full-time employees accrue PTO on billable and nonbillable hours, with accrual increasing based on tenure. Full-time employees may access health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, six paid holidays, and a 401(k). Employees receive an iPad with a company-paid cellular plan for documentation and service delivery.
Requirements
- RBT, BCaBA, or BCAT certification, or another approved behavior analysis certification.
- A high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of the 40-hour RBT training; alternatively, at least two years of ABA experience plus 40 hours of approved ABA training.
- Compassionate, dependable, motivated, and reliable approach to supporting children and families.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in pursuing RBT certification, BC-ABA, or BCBA opportunities as qualifications are met.
- Eligible employees may pursue BCBA fieldwork requirements with supervision support.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, one-on-one ABA services to children and adolescents.
- Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
- Teach meaningful skills that promote learners’ independence and growth.
- Collect accurate data and complete documentation promptly.
- Participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with families, schools, and colleagues.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $20–$26 per hour; billable and non-billable hours are paid, including training and supervision.
- 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 partnered universities.
- PTO accrual for 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).
- Career advancement opportunities and professional development.
- An iPad with a company-paid cellular plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
