BHT-ABA SUMMARY Job Summary A Behavioral Health Technician – ABA (BHT-ABA) works directly with children or adolescents and their families in the home or community setting to implement individualized treatment plans. The BHT-ABA should have experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or behavioral health needs. A BHT-ABA implements the treatment plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant – ABA or a BCBA. In this role, you will work with children and adolescents in one-to-one behavioral support and intervention, transfer skills to parents and caregivers, take progress notes, and collect data as assigned. Most appointments will take place in homes or schools in Montgomery and Bucks Counties. The BHT-ABA is organized, has a positive attitude, works well with both children and adults, and has excellent communication skills. Basic Qualifications Education/Training/Certification Requirements: Candidate must have ONE of the following certifications and/or education level at the time of hire:
Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working with children with developmental disabilities, and/or one year of experience working with children/adolescents in the provision of behavioral health services; two (2) years’ experience in the provision of behavioral health services preferred. General Responsibilities: A BHT-ABA will be responsible for providing one-to-one behavioral support and intervention facilitation to a child or adolescent with a medically diagnosed developmental, intellectual or behavioral health need; as well as to provide caregiver training and family support to caregivers in order to stabilize and child and family situation, provide transfer of skill to parent/caregivers, and prevent more restrictive services and promote age-appropriate psychosocial growth. A BHT-ABA will follow a treatment plan and implement interventions developed by the Behavior Consultant – ABA or a BCBA . Services are delivered either in the home, school, or community setting. BHT-ABA will be responsible for mandatory monthly supervisions and trainings and provide well written progress notes and data collection. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the physical duties required of Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in providing various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Standard Requirements:
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Job Location As assigned. Equipment/machines used in the performance of this job Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job: Computer, Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax Various other equipment and supplies, as applicable |
| Location | Pennsylvania |
| Website | https://indcreek.org |
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