Behavior Health Technician - ABA

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Program:  Intensive Behavioral Health Services

Location:  Easton, PA

Schedule:  Part-Time

Pay Rate:  $18-20/hour

Short/General Description/Summary:  *We provide on-site ABA training for this position, taking place during your orientation period*  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-ABAs will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Job Function(s):

• Possess knowledge of and the ability to follow agency policies and procedures to carry out the care and treatment of clients and the supervision of other staff
• 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
• Complete all training requirements as dictated by the state before working alone with clients
• Complete all required periodic training as dictated by the state during the first six months and annually thereafter
• Complete all personally required training as per the Professional Development Plan
• Submit to Human Resources, promptly, copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training
• Possess knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures governing the services performed
• Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards
• Follow the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment, including the use of positive reinforcement
• Possess knowledge of the standards and ethical principles of the best practice of behavioral healthcare relevant to the program
• 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
• Work within a group to develop internal systems to improve or ensure quality services
• Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order 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 provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner
• Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
• Implement effective clinical interventions for children and their families, based on Applied Behavior Analysis directed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Understand child development, psychopathology, and interventions
• Implement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant and/or 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
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to pr