Location: Exton,PA, USA
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: Exton, PA
Program: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
Pay Rate: $20/hour
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 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
What's 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
* Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates
* Supervision towards licensure/certification and CEU's available
* And More!
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