Part-Time Behavioral Health Technician of ABA at HUMMINGBIRD ABA THERAPY LLC

State College, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

21.05

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral interventions, Individualized treatment plans, Positive reinforcement, Professional boundaries, Cultural competence, Data collection, Client communication, Crisis management, Skill transfer, Documentation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Summary As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) with Hummingbird ABA Therapy, you will provide 1:1 behavioral interventions to children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 21 years old who are diagnosed with a qualifying diagnosis. The goal of the BHT is to improve independence to levels that require less or no service intervention. The BHT will attempt to transfer skills to the child/adolescent and parents. This position is for a part-time BHT role, which requires a minimum of 12 hours of availability between the hours of Mon-Fri 8:00-6:00. Client sessions vary in length and location within Centre County, and we have multiple openings based on client needs for part-time BHT positions. This position is for a part-time BHT role in State College. Applicants must be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides face-to-face behavioral interventions. Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP). Provides support to parents, teachers, and community members. Delivers and models treatment interventions. Provides positive reinforcement to the clients and families. Implements consequences for inappropriate actions as agreed upon. Communicates with peers and co-workers and exchanges information, which is important in achieving the individual goals for the clients. Setting and adhering to professional boundaries with all clients and families. Provides culturally aware and competent service provision. Completes initial training curriculum as per company requirements and guidelines, and state regulatory standards. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with little notice, dependent on client needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in a nontraditional setting that may include environments made up of multiple family dynamics. BHT will be expected to work in a variety of settings with clients, including clinics, schools, homes, or community settings. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, handle or feel, talk or hear, and see. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Travel This position requires travel up to 20% of the time, with clients being no more than 30 minutes from the staff’s home or Hummingbird ABA Therapy's Center, unless specifically agreed upon. BHT is required to have their own reliable transportation to/from clients within Centre County. Benefits Tuition Discount: All staff members are eligible for discounted tuition on Purdue Global University, Florida Institute of Technology, Ball State University, or York College’s undergraduate, graduate, or certificate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis. Retirement Savings w/ Match: After 3 months of employment, Hummingbird ABA offers the option for staff to contribute to their retirement savings through a 401K plan. The company provides an 80% match for the first 5% of contributions. Clinical Experience and Supervision: As an employee of Hummingbird ABA Therapy, you will be eligible to receive clinical experience hours and supervision towards the RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA credentials through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). BACB supervision requires a separate contract, as per the BACB’s requirements. Discounted Phone Plans and Gym Memberships: All employees are eligible for a Verizon Wireless discount and a Planet Fitness discount. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): After 3 months of employment, employees are qualified for our EAP, providing low-cost or no-cost legal and financial services and mental health support. Requirements Behavioral Health Technicians shall meet all of the following requirements before starting the position: Must have clean PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED Applicants with a certificate from a valid 40-hour RBT Training Course or with certification as an RBT, BCaBA, BCAT, or IBT are preferred. Salary Description $18.80-21.05 with an increase after 90 days

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides 1:1 face-to-face behavioral interventions to children and adolescents to improve independence. They are responsible for implementing individualized treatment plans and providing support to families, teachers, and community members.