Behavior Health Technician – ABA – BEHAV006372

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Behavior Health Technician – ABA – BEHAV006372
 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Description: 
It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT-ABA) to provide one-to-one behavioral intervention services to teach communication and social skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, community and/or school setting. BHT-ABAs will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. There is an opportunity for supervision towards BCBA licensure for eligible candidates.

Schedule Details: Full-Time
Location: Wyomissing, PA
Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Job Functions:
  Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
  Use Word, Excel, Ultipro Time & Attendance, Electronic Health Record and Outlook effectively
  Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
  Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards
  Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment, including the use of positive reinforcement
  Provide quality mobile services in line with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) standards
  Maintain quality documentation of clinical ABA service delivery
  Establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agencies
  Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships by pairing the self as a reinforcing entity and building the value of social interaction between the client and the BHT-ABA.
  Educate all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and functions within the boundaries of the BHT-ABA role
  Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
  Collaborate with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without the disruption to the environment
  Provide all authorized client services and supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly
  Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
  Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
  Provide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crises
  Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to known reinforcers
  Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes
  Accurately collects behavior data, including but not limited to ABC data and frequency data

Minimum Requirements:
Education/Experience: Staff who provide BHT-ABA services shall meet one of the following:
  Have a certification as a BCaBA
  Have a certification as an RBT
  Have a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute
  Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA
  Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA-approved therapies by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Licensure/Certifications: 
Have certification as an RBT [Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates]

Required Cle rances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Whats in it for you? 
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):
  Competitive Pay
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Tuition Reimbursement options
  Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
  Life Insurance
  Disability Insurance
  Paid Time Off
  403(b) with Employer Match
  Employee Recognition Programs
  Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
  Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
  Discounts on Verizon mobile service
  And More!
  Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates
  Supervision towards licensure/certification and CEUs available

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
 

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