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 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" * And More! * 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.