Location: Springfield,MA, USA
Impact the lives of children using your ABA skills and knowledge with BHN!
Become a part of the team as an ABA Technician in the ABA Program at Behavioral Health Network!
The ABA programs at Behavioral Health Network are intensive and flexible services that works with children and families to address and support behavioral health challenges. Services include Problem Behavior Reduction, Skill Development, Family Consultation and Training, in any setting where the youth live or attends school.
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the ABA program with the following:
* Providing 1:1 direct teaching to enrolled children and youth based on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
* Implementing behavior plans prepared and maintained by the supervising behavioral professional (e.g., BCBA)
* Modeling implementation of behavior strategies for parent/caregiver of enrolled youth
* Monitoring progress on behavior plan implementation and reports back on progress to the Behavior Analyst.
* Maintaining contact as needed with other behavioral health service providers (ICC, IHT, or Outpatient Therapy) regarding the youth's progress.
* Participating as needed in Care Planning Team (CPT) meetings for youth enrolled in ICC and also works with any behavioral health provider involved with the child in order to support the goals of the service.
* Providing daily documentation of their interactions with the individual served specific to the goal area(s) and all contacts with other providers.
Who are we?
Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
* Field work supervision provided for those preparing for BCBA certification.
* Work with an agency who does amazing things for others.
* You will be able to change a person's life.
* You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency.
* You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment.
* You will have excellent benefits package.
What are we looking for in an ABA Technician?
Qualifications/Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
* OR an Associate's degree and minimum of two (2) years of relevant direct service experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of behavior analysis, behavior planning, and implementation of behavior plans.
* Ability to create and implement strategies to facilitate achievement of behavioral interventions.
* Must be over the age of 21.
* Must have a valid driver's license with a verified clean driving record.
* Must have a reliable vehicle available for all working hours.
How do I apply to be a Behavioral Health Consultant?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply for Job' below, or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on Browse All Jobs to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.