Behavioral Health Technician

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Position Description

Elite ABA Therapy, LLC is an outpatient behavioral health center that provides one-on-one center-based Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) to children between the ages of 2 to 12 who have been diagnosed with Autism and/or other developmental delays. We are located in Wilkes-Barre Twp, PA and operate year-round. Our clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. We are closed on all federal holidays.

Elite ABA Therapy, LLC specializes in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, which are the most widely known evidence-based practices for teaching new skills and improving behavior. Our goal is to optimize our clients’ independence and promote social integration by teaching meaningful and socially significant skills in the least restrictive environment. Our clinic is designed to simulate an Early Intervention-like setting, but without academic curriculum. Teaching is completely individualized and based on the client’s needs identified in their treatment plan. Clients receive 1:1 individual services but are grouped with up to 7 other children to simulate a classroom. Each group of children follow a daily schedule of activities that include both individual and group formats. Individual activities include direct instruction of skill acquisition programs specified in the client’s individualized treatment plan, such as teaching communication skills. Group activities include circle time, structured play groups, and planned activities (music, arts and crafts, etc.) to work on social skills and generalizing learned skills to group settings.

The daily schedule is designed for 3 different sessions per day; the morning session from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, the second session from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm., and the after-school session from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Behavioral Health Technician/Registered Behavior Technician Service Role and Responsibilities

A BHT/RBT works one-on-one with a client using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and techniques to decrease maladaptive behaviors by teaching functional replacement skills. The goal of therapy is to teach skills that promote client independence and social integration. This is done through a behavioral assessment and treatment plan designed by the supervising Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. This plan is implemented by the RBT/BHT through daily therapy sessions in our clinic setting.

Specific duties include:

• Implementing interventions specified in the client's treatment plan while following the pre-planned daily schedule of clinic activities
• Collecting data in real time throughout the session
• Writing daily progress notes (via web-based practice management software)
• Active communication with team members, including caregivers and supervising BC-ABA/BCBA
• Assist analyst in developing/gathering materials to be used with clients
• Being present for supervision with BC-ABA/BCBA (minimum of 5% of total work hours as required by the BACB)

Job Requirements:

• Adequate physical mobility (e.g. able to get up and down from the floor without hesitation, able to run a short distance in the case of client elopement/danger, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
• Reliable transportation
• Active Registered Behavior Technician certificate (must maintain certification with the BACB) or certificate of completion for the 40-hour RBT training course
• FBI, PA State, and PA Child Abuse Clearances
• State-mandated IBHS service provider trainings (initial and ongoing requirements)

Pay Rates

BHT's are initially hired under Part-Time Status: 37.5 hours per week or less in the clinic setting, Monday-Friday between clinic hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Pay differential based on level of education and experience (40-hour RBT training required)

• Base pay:
• $18/hour for High School Diploma
• $19/hour for Associate’s Degree
• $20/hour for Bachelor’s Degree
• Hourly bonus for BHT experience:
• Extra $1/hour for 1-2 years of experience
• Extra $2/hour for 3-4 years of experience
• Extra $3/hour for 5 years of experience
• Part-Time Employee Benefits:
• 2 weeks of flexible paid time off per year (employees will receive 1 week of PTO after the 90-day probationary period and then an additional week after they have worked for 6 months and do not have a probationary status resulting from a disciplinary action).

Elite ABA Therapy, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal rights and employment opportunities free from discrimination and harassment. No personnel may be discriminated against or harassed based on the following prohibited grounds: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic information (including family medical history), citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, or economic status. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made for applicants and employees who need them for medical or religious reasons, as required by law. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency will be integrated into the workplace environment with necessary accommodations to perform job duties.

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