Behavioral Health Technician

Position DescriptionElite ABA Therapy, LLC is anoutpatient behavioral health center that provides one-on-one center-based IntensiveBehavioral Health Services (IBHS) to children between the ages of 2 to 12 whohave been diagnosed with Autism and/or other developmental delays. We arelocated in Wilkes-Barre Twp, PA and operate year-round. Our clinic hours areMonday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. We are closed on all federalholidays.Elite ABA Therapy, LLCspecializes in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, whichare the most widely known evidence-based practices for teaching new skills andimproving behavior. Our goal is to optimize our clients' independence and promotesocial integration by teaching meaningful and socially significant skills inthe least restrictive environment. Our clinic is designed to simulate an EarlyIntervention-like setting, but without academic curriculum. Teaching iscompletely individualized and based on the client's needs identified in theirtreatment plan. Clients receive 1:1 individual services but are grouped with upto 7 other children to simulate a classroom. Each group of children follow adaily schedule of activities that include both individual and group formats.Individual activities include direct instruction of skill acquisition programsspecified in the client's individualized treatment plan, such as teachingcommunication skills. Group activities include circle time, structured playgroups, and planned activities (music, arts and crafts, etc.) to work on socialskills and generalizing learned skills to group settings.The daily schedule is designed for 3different sessions per day; the morning session from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, thesecond session from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm., and the after-school session from3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.Behavioral HealthTechnician/Registered Behavior Technician Service Role and ResponsibilitiesA BHT/RBT works one-on-one witha client using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and techniques todecrease maladaptive behaviors by teaching functional replacement skills. Thegoal of therapy is to teach skills that promote client independence and socialintegration. This is done through a behavioral assessment and treatment plandesigned by the supervising Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. This plan isimplemented by the RBT/BHT through daily therapy sessions in our clinicsetting.Specific duties include:Implementing interventions specified in the client's treatment plan while following the pre-planned daily schedule of clinic activitiesCollecting data in real time throughout the sessionWriting daily progress notes (via web-based practice management software)Active communication with team members, including caregivers and supervising BC-ABA/BCBAAssist analyst in developing/gathering materials to be used with clientsBeing present for supervision with BC-ABA/BCBA (minimum of 5% of total work hours as required by the BACB)Job Requirements:Adequate physical mobility (e.g. able to get up and down from the floor without hesitation, able to run a short distance in the case of client elopement/danger, etc.)Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.Reliable transportationActive Registered Behavior Technician certificate (must maintain certification with the BACB) or certificate of completion for the 40-hour RBT training courseFBI, PA State, and PA Child Abuse ClearancesState-mandated IBHS service provider trainings (initial and ongoing requirements)Pay RatesBHT's are initially hired underPart-Time Status: 37.5 hours per week or less in the clinic setting,Monday-Friday between clinic hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm.Pay differential based on level ofeducation and experience (40-hour RBT training required)Base pay:$18/hour for High School Diploma$19/hour for Associate's Degree$20/hour for Bachelor's DegreeHourly bonus for BHT experience:Extra $1/hour for 1-2 years of experienceExtra $2/hour for 3-4 years of experienceExtra $3/hour for 5+ years of experiencePart-Time Employee Benefits:2 weeks of flexible paid time off per year (employees will receive 1 week of PTO after the 90-day probationary period and then an additional week after they have worked for 6 months and do not have a probationary status resulting from a disciplinary action).Elite ABA Therapy, LLC is anequal-opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal rights and employment opportunities freefrom discrimination and harassment. No personnel may be discriminated against or harassed basedon the following prohibited grounds: race, color, religion, sex (includingpregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin (includinglimited English proficiency), disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, geneticinformation (including family medical history), citizenship, sexualorientation, marital status, or economic status. Reasonable accommodation(s)will be made for applicants and employees who need them for medical orreligious reasons, as required by law. Minorities, persons with disabilities,and persons with limited English proficiency will be integrated into theworkplace environment with necessary accommodations to perform job duties.Type: Part-time