Behavior Health Technician - ABA

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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 a