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Behavior Health Technician

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

  • More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
  • Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
  • Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
  • Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
  • Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description:

The Behavioral Health Technician or Behavioral Health Technician-Applied Behavior Analysis (BHT / BHT-ABA) assists the treatment team in implementing the Individual Treatment Plan for an identified child and/or adolescent. The BHT /BHT-ABA is responsible for providing one-on-one implementation of established treatment plans working directly with children and adolescents facing behavioral and emotional challenges.   The primary goal is to improve independent age-appropriate functioning levels and to transfer skills to the child, parents/legal guardians, and caregivers.  BHT/BHT-ABA must have flexibility to schedule services provided in the home, school and community settings as needed. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the treatment team in implementing the Individual Treatment Plan for the child or adolescent.
  • Provide one-on-one implementation of established treatment plans working directly with children and adolescents facing behavioral and emotional challenges.
  • Improve independent age-appropriate functioning levels and transfer of skills to the child, parents/legal guardians, and caregivers.
  • Demonstrate flexibility to schedule services provided in the home, school and community settings as needed.
  • Assist with the intake process for new clients entering the program
  • Review instructions and supervisor updates for each client’s program, interpreting previous data, collecting narrative data, and responding to correspondence

Requirements:

  • Must meet the criteria for an IBHS program to include ONE of the following:
  • Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and be willing to complete a 40-hour training in the content area of Applied Behavior Analysis OR
  • Have a certification as a BCaBA OR
  • Have a certification as an RBT OR
  • Have a certification as a BCAT OR
  • Have a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute OR
  • Have an employment history demonstrating a minimum of 2 years of past BHT experience.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
  • Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Preferred Training / Experience:

  • Experience/interest working with individuals with mental health disorders.
  • First aid and CPR-certification or willingness to be trained.
  • Ability to perform duties of the role in an unpredictable environment without physical limitations.
  • Excellent judgment and discretion handling confidential information.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) experience.
  • The BHT position can also lead to collecting supervised hours needed for PA Behavior Specialist licensure or field experience for BACB requirements.
  • Experience as a caretaker with children and/or adult

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation: High School diploma-$15/hour.  Associate’s degree or equivalent-$16.25/hour.  Bachelor’s degree-$17.25/hour.  Bachelor and RBT certification-$17.75/hour.  Also included is mileage reimbursement and an employee referral bonus opportunity.

Time Off: Semi-Annual vacation accrual for those employees working a minimum of 15 hours a week over a six-month period.

Retirement:  403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match after 1 year (must work at least 20 hours a week).

Wellness: Dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness:  We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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