Behavioral Health Technician- Applied Behavior Analysis
Job Brief:
BHT-ABAs are the face of Morris Behavior Coaching! They work directly with our clients and provide medically-necessary behavioral intervention under the supervision of a clinical supervisor. We serve children ages 18 months to 14 years. Our BHT-ABAs work in our client’s homes, schools, and community settings and maintain daily records of their client’s progress. They are an integral member of the treatment team and support the supervisors in creating effective programs for each client.
Responsibilities:
BHT-ABAs are responsible for direct, face-to-face behavioral health treatment with clients (usually children and/or adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or related behavioral health diagnoses). They will deliver skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming provided by their supervisor with fidelity, efficacy, compassion, and ethics while taking ongoing data.
BHT-ABAs are also responsible for completing and maintaining clinical documentation related to their billable (client) activities, time and content documentation as needed for non-billable activities, attending required trainings from Morris Behavior Coaching, and for maintaining their licensure and certifications, if applicable.
BHT-ABAs must participate in the MBC clinical competency assessment and feedback process, and must adhere to all company policies and procedures, as found in the employee handbook. BHT-ABAs report to case supervisor(s) (BCBA Interns, Assistant BCBAs, and/or BCBAs).
Necessary Skills and Qualities:
- Comfortable with children and people with special needs
- Comfortable with being observed by supervisors
- Kind, compassionate, and ethical behavior
- Attention to detail and enthusiasm
- Reliable and responsible
- Ability to complete clinical writing/documentation
- Ability to perform duties on the RBT Task List from the BACB
- Ability to perform physical movement, standing and sitting, and lifting up to 40 pounds
Requirements:
BHT-ABAs must obtain/maintain the following, at a minimum:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- A personal vehicle or other reliable means of transportation
- High School Diploma
- No experience requried for BHT-ABA Interns
- 6+ months of experience required for BHT-ABA Is, IIs, and IIIs
- State and local clearances, as assigned
Note: Clearances must be less than 12 months old as of start date.
BHT-ABAs must complete/show proof of completion of the following trainings and/or certifications (provided and paid for by MBC, if needed):
- 30 Hours initial IBHS BHT-ABA Training
- 24 Hours 6-month IBHS BHT-ABA Training
- 40-Hour RBT course
BHT-ABAs must pass initial and ongoing competency assessments.
At MBC, we work with young children with autism and related diagnoses. This is an active role (as opposed to a desk job) where we are playing with and teaching young children. This position may require the physical ability to:
- Sit or stand for 1-2 hours at a time (with short breaks)
- Sit on child-sized chairs, sit on the floor, ride school buses, etc.
- Lift up to 40 pounds
- Climb stairs and/or playground equipment
- Get on and off the floor from a seated position
- Bend, squat, lean over, or otherwise perform atypical movements
Nondiscrimination
Morris Behavior Coaching provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skill Development
BHT-ABAs are hired at MBC on a 90-day skill development period (either as BHT-ABA Interns or BHT-ABA Is, depending on experience). All BHT-ABAs receive hands-on training and a high level of support and oversight during this skill development period. The clinical director will complete the BHT-ABA’s initial competency assessment during the last part of this 90 days, and scores will be used to make a full offer of employment beginning on the 91st day. A BHT-ABA may move to a different position at this time.
Pay Range:
$15 – $23.98 per hour
Benefits and Incentives:
- Initial and ongoing training provided and paid
- Participation in the MBC Advancement Program (including performance-based raises)
- Client and employee materials
- Work phone number
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Travel reimbursement
- Gusto Wallet enrollment
- 11 Annual Paid Holidays *
- Paid Floating Holiday(s) *
- Paid Time off
- Medical insurance benefits
- Dental insurance benefits
- Vision insurance benefits
- 401k Retirement benefits
*For full time employees
Advancement Program:
BHT-ABA Interns
No experience or training required. MBC will provide you with all the information and hands-on experience you need to jumpstart your career in ABA!
BHT-ABA I
Level up after putting your new skills to the test! Continue to grow your clinical abilities and take on new experiences.
BHT-ABA II
Use your experience to model high-quality clinical skills to others while still maintaining your caseload of clients.
BHT-ABA III
MBC’s top-tier direct-service staff! Assist in training and mentorship of others while still maintaining a manageable caseload of clients.
ABC-ABAs
Assist your masters-level supervisors with client assessments and other tasks while still using your direct service skills!
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