Under the clinical direction of a Master’s level therapist, the Behavioral Health Technician provides quality therapeutic services to children in the home/community/school settings, or at our site-based Wonder Kids program. (There is an additional site-based program in Monroeville – the Autism Center for Growth.) The Behavioral Health Technician follows a treatment plan and implements interventions to ensure individualized behavioral health services for children with an Autism Spectrum or Mental Health diagnosis. The Behavioral Health Technician needs to be available for early evening/after-school hours regularly throughout the week. Saturday daytime availability is also preferred.

Most BHTs start out as PRN staff, but can build up to full time if availability allows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements individualized treatment plan 1-on-1 with the child in home, school, community, and/or site-based group setting as prompted by the treatment plan and in accordance with the unique behavioral health needs of each child/adolescent and their family in the BHT caseload.
• Provides direct behavioral guidance and behavioral interventions to the child/adolescent, including prompting learned behaviors, re-directing problem behaviors, and guiding appropriate social behavior.
• Collects and reports behavioral data about the child/adolescent in directed and non-directed activities.
• Prepares progress notes to document treatment interventions and responses.
• Coordinates treatment scheduling with families and obtains parental verification and authorization signatures as needed.
• Maintains ongoing communication with BC/MT and other members of the treatment team.
• Identifies and reports concerns, issues, or changes that arise related to client and/or family relationships or situations.
• Participates in group, individual, and on-site BHT supervision as requested, scheduled, and assigned by the BC, MT, Supervisor/Manager, or Clinical Director.
• Completes required training, including organization and program level orientation, annually required trainings, and other trainings as scheduled and assigned.
• Maintains child/family confidentiality at all times.
• Must maintain the minimum billable hours and productivity requirements as required by program.   
• Must maintain variable/flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, as needed by client.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities required:
• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Ability to be flexible and change daily activities within confines of treatment plan as needed to continue effective work with the client.
• Ability to travel regionally to client homes and relevant community sites.

*Looking for willingness to work some evenings (between 4:00-8:00pm) and/or some Saturdays (between 8:30am-3:00pm)

*Some travel required between office and community settings*

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:
•One of the following:
oHave completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Task List (can be completed at hire)
oHave a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:
•BCABA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst), RBT (Registered Behavior Technician), BCAT (Board Certified Autism Technician), or other behavior health/behavioral analysis certification preferred
•Act 33/34 Clearances
•FBI Clearance
•Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License (excludes Wonder Kids only employees)

BENEFITS FOR PRN EMPLOYEES:
Flexible Work Schedule
Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
Discounted tuition for several local colleges/universities
401k Plan – employees who reach 2 consecutive years of service and 500 hours per year will become eligible to participate with agency match up to 4%!
PRN ELB Sick Time Accrual (PRN)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness initiatives
MyStrength (promotes mental health and well-being)
FREE Licensure Supervision!!
Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
Discounted Tuition for several local colleges/universities

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
Medical, Dental, and Visions plans effective the 1st of month after 30 days
Flexible Work Schedule
15 paid days off 1st year, 20 Paid days off 2nd year, then continues to increase
Tuition Reimbursement
11 Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
401k Plan after 1 year with employer match available!
Employer paid life insurance
Critical Illness Diagnosis & Accident Insurance