Behavior Health Technician - Reading, United States - Holcomb Behavioral Health

Description

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description:

It is the responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT-ABA) to provide one-to-one behavioral intervention services to teach communication and social skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors in the home, community and/or school setting.

BHT-ABA's will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
There is an opportunity for supervision towards BCBA licensure for eligible candidates.


Schedule Details:

Full-TimeLocation:
Wyomissing, PAProgram: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)

Pay Rate:
Commensurate with Experience

Job Functions:

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/proceduresUse Word, Excel, Ultipro Time & Attendance, Electronic Health Record and Outlook effectivelyReport to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive mannerProvide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standardsFollows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment, including the use of positive reinforcementProvide quality mobile services in line with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) standardsMaintain quality documentation of clinical ABA service deliveryEstablish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers, and other agenciesEstablish and maintain therapeutic relationships by pairing the self as a reinforcing entity and building the value of social interaction between the client and the BHT-ABA.

Educate all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and functions within the boundaries of the BHT-ABA rolePrompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skillsCollaborate with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without the disruption to the environmentProvide all authorized client services and supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptlySubmit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentationImplement interventions effectively based on the treatment plan and behavior management plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant and Board-Certified Behavior AnalystProvide crisis intervention to clients, when indicated, to stabilize acute crisesIncreases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to known reinforcersComplete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notesAccurately collects behavior data, including but not limited to ABC data and frequency data

Minimum Requirements:
Education/Experience:Staff who provide BHT-ABA services shall meet one of the following:Have a certification as a BCaBAHave a certification as an RBTHave a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards InstituteHave a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBAHave a minimum of 2 years of experience in providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA-approved therapies by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardLicensure/Certifications:Have certification as an RBT [Supervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidates]

Required Clearances:
Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):Competitive PayMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement optionsFlexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)

Life InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Time Off403(b) with Employer MatchEmployee Recognition ProgramsEmployee Referral Bonus opportunitiesDiscounts through "Tickets at Work"Discounts on Verizon mobile serviceAnd MoreSupervision towards BCBA licensure available to eligible BHT-ABA candidatesSupervision towards licensure/certification and CEU's availableWant to learn more?To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at:
Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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