Behavioral Health Technician - ABA

About the role

The primary functions of a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) are intended to facilitate the development of social competencies and the overall emotional development of children, youth, and young adults ages 3-21. The goal is to help the child achieve maximum overall functioning, while preventing the need for out of the home or alternative school placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide BHT services to children diagnosed with a psychiatric condition who present with significant social, emotional, developmental or behavioral problems
• Deliver services in an individualized manner, focusing on the child's strengths
• Build competencies that will allow the child to become more successful in their social, family and community settings
• Develop meaningful connections within the community to build resiliency and relationships that may have long term benefit to the child
• Provide interventions in the form of therapeutic, supportive and competency/skill building services, varying in method/modalities
• Deliver services within various settings, including in the home, community or school settings
• Take an eco-systemic approach to establish collaborative relationships with the family and within the community
• Utilize all possible resources for the benefit of the child and family
• Work with all individuals to transfer skills and strategies learned back to the parents or other guardians

Requirements

• Provision of behavioral health services: 2 years (required)
• Have a certification as a BCA, BA, or
• Have a certification as a RBT, or
• Have a certification as a BCAT, or
• Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification, or
• Bachelor's Degree or 48 credit hours towards a Bachelor's in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities
• Experience working with children with behavior problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a passion for working with children with disabilities
• Must have reliable transportation

Location(s): Ebensburg