Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Overview: The BHT plays a crucial role in implementing the Intensive Behavior Health Services treatment plan, collaborating with the Behavior Consultant and the treatment team. The primary responsibility is to work one-on-one with an identified child, implementing an Individualized Treatment Plan while employing behavior management and crisis intervention techniques.

Essential Duties:

• Monitor activities of assigned child, emphasizing identified problem areas.
• Intervene when problem behaviors occur, using appropriate strategies and plan procedures.
• Implement specialized plans (behavioral, recreation, art/leisure).
• Maintain detailed service delivery records, noting progress and challenges.
• Attend weekly clinical consultations and continuing education units as required.
• Perform other reasonable and necessary duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Either:

              1. Minimum 2 years of experience in providing behavioral health services.             2. Completion of a 40-hour RBT Task List training with certification from a BCBA or BCaBA trainer.

• Preferred: Associates or Bachelors in Psychology, Social Work, or related disciplines.

Credentialing Requirements:

• Clearances (dated within 1 year):
• PA Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• PA Act 34 Pennsylvania State Criminal Clearance
• PA Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance