Behavior Health Technician

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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. We are especially seeking candidates who are interested in working during school hours within throughout Erie County. These school‑based opportunities are ideal for individuals who enjoy working in educational settings and want a consistent daytime schedule aligned with the school calendar.

• Working in schools provides a unique and rewarding experience where you can:
• Build strong relationships with students in their natural learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and school teams
• See real‑time growth in students’ academic, social, and behavioral skills
• Enjoy a predictable daytime schedule that supports work‑life balance
• Make a meaningful difference in a child’s school success and confidence

• 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.
• Must be willing to travel in Erie County.

• 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.