Behavior Health Technician- 1:1 center-based, Full-time in Scranton, Pennsylvania at Aaron Center Inc

Join our team at Hamidian Training Institute, affiliated with the Aaron Center, a premier provider of outpatient mental health services in the Scranton, PA area.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and we welcome students with daytime availability to also consider applying.

Great opportunity for a seasoned professional as well as students looking to gain experience in the field while continuing their education.

Position: Full-time Behavior Health Technician

Location: Scranton, PA, 1:1 center-based program

Pay Range: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Experience and/or education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Actively pursuing a degree in a recognized clinical discipline such as social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with children, 2 to 5 years old
• Volunteer, internship, or academic experience involving behavioral strategies, support services, or youth engagement will be considered
• Willingness to learn and adhere to agency policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory guidelines

Essential Functions:

• Works with children from 2 to 5 years old
• Provide IBHS services aligning with the developed treatment strategies presented in the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Provide IBHS services in a center setting
• Follow ITP goals and implement therapeutic intervention and/or strategies to reach/achieve the ITP objectives
• Consistently provide assigned number of hours authorized for IBHS services
• Complete documentation, filing, and tracking methods to meet ITP objectives
• Collects data about progress, systematically records and conveys the information to the Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) and/or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or the clinical Director
• Is an integral part of a treatment team, which may (not an exclusive or exhaustive list) include parents, siblings, grandparents, therapist, psychiatrist, school representative, juvenile probation, probation office, others providing services to child
• Understand client’s wellness, safety and crisis plans
• Deescalating practices (redirection, changing location/environments, non-verbal cueing, verbal cueing, and coaching) to redirect and interrupt escalating behaviors
• Complying with standards established by applicable paying, accrediting or licensing authorities
• Documents progress, service notes using agency approved forms/format
• Comply with Hamidian Training Institute’s policies and ethical guidelines as set forth in state licensure guidelines.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Needed –

• Collaboration within a treatment team
• Relationship management
• Ethical standards followed
• Confidential and professional interactions at all times
• Read, speak and understand English language
• Computer skills for electronic health records/notes

Physical Demands –

This job is categorized as medium physical demand, standing / sitting in chair or on floor / walking frequently, lifting up to 50lbs occasionally. BHT must have the physical capacity to run for a short period of time if a child elopes from their setting.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of job duties/responsibilities/activities and other duties/job responsibilities/activities may be assigned as needed to support The Hamidian Training Institute’s business goals. New or different assignments may occur at any time with or without notice

Other Requirements

• Complete various background clearances upon hiring
• Completion of 40-hour RBT training upon hiring

Full time, 40 hours / week

Paid time off & holiday time

Health insurance

Center setting, no travel needed

Scheduled M - F days

The Hamidian Training Institute and The Aaron Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, state and local laws designed to protect employees, independent contractors, vendors/business associates and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Aaron Center and The Hamidian Training Institute screens and interviews candidates in person at our Scranton, PA location, and communicates with candidates from a verified email address associated with the Aaron Center and/or via a verified video chat platform. We will never ask for personal information or issue a job offer via phone only or chat feature. If you have questions about the authenticity of this job posting, contact Human Resources at 570 489 5561 x.1211.