Behavior Health Technician - ABA

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. 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-ABA's 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 a BCaBA, RBT [Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates] Required Clearances: 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 Compensation Package: Chimes-Holcomb offers a generous benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefits are available on the first day of a new month after completing 30 days of employment. Health insurance, including a flexible spending account, medical, dental, and vision are included. Paid holidays in addition to earned paid time off, 403(B) with company match, and 1-year salary of life insurance are available as well. Some benefits are available to employees working between 25-29 hours per week. Eligible employees can choose to participate in our transportation subsidy program, disability insurance, employee recognition programs, and referral bonuses. [Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates] Supervision towards licensure/certification and CEU's available Want to learn more? To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers. Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)