Behavior Health Technician​/BHT

Job Description

Behavior Health Technician (BHT)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive?

At The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis, we are looking for caring, motivated, and reliable individuals to join our family as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). Our ideal applicant will have a heart full of compassion, patience, and dedication.

• Empowering children:
  Helping them overcome challenges and unlock their potential.
• Supporting families:
  Providing hope and guidance to those who need it most.

• Genuine love for working with children and a passion for helping others.

• This job description emphasizes our search for individuals who possess sincerity, compassion, and a true desire to create meaningful outcomes for children and families in our community.

• 2 weeks of mandatory extensive on‑the‑job paid training
• Monday – Friday from 9 am – 3 pm (you are welcomed to stay later to learn more with our evening clients)
• Train with seasoned staff trainers who will explain what they are doing and why
• 1:1 trainings with our BCBA(s)
• Videos with review / Q & A with our BCBA(s)
• Pre / Post Test
• 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training online (required for our BHT position)
• Opportunity to earn your RBT certification (exam paid by the company upon passing; additional $1.00 more per hour with RBT certification)

• Build a meaningful, trusting connection with children and their families.
• Deliver individualized ABA therapy, helping children develop communication, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Use positive reinforcement and no restraints to teach and encourage desired behaviors.
• Work directly under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement personalized treatment plans.
• Engage actively with children in play, structured learning activities, and skill building exercises.
• Record and track progress with data collection.
• Collaborate with families and team members to provide consistent, compassionate care.
• Have reliable transportation and be able to travel to multiple work sites (clinic, schools, or at families’ homes).
• Assist with activities of daily living & toileting.
• Provide constructive feedback to help you achieve your best potential.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and move easily from sitting and kneeling to standing position.

• Experience working with children (special needs is a bonus).
• Special education, autism experience, applied behavior analysis (or related fields) is a bonus.
• Compassionate, empathetic, nurturing, patient, and caring demeanor.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (on‑the‑job paid training provided).
• Flexibility to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.
• High school diploma (required) and/or a bachelor’s, associate’s, or related degree is a plus.
• Commitment to learning and implementing evidence‑based ABA techniques.
• Clinics located in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne County PA.

• Optional:
  Medical, dental, and vision plans (50% paid by employer)
• Optional:
  Retirement savings plan / simple IRA (partial match up to 3%)
• Optional:
  Whole‑life insurance plan offered at group discounted rate
• Paid maternity leave for 8 weeks after 6 consecutive months of employment
• Paid time off (2 weeks, 8 hours can roll to following year)
• Sick time (1 week)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients / long‑distance travel reimbursement over 30 miles to other locations
• Driver’s license & transportation required
• Paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
• Dayshift hours Monday – Friday 1–2 after school until 6:30 pm (no weekends, all year round employment)
• Evaluations for merit‑based raises after 6 months, then annually
• Opportunity to obtain RBT certification (optional)
• Online schools offer tuition reduction for continued education
• Career advancement & growth opportunities
• BCBA supervision
• Continuing education to become a BCBA (paid…