Behavioral Health Technician

Elle and Me Developmental and Behavioral Services is seeking dependable, compassionate, and motivated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to provide individualized behavioral health services to children and adolescents throughout Philadelphia County, PA.

The BHT works directly with clients in home, school, and community settings under the clinical direction of a qualified behavioral health professional. This position is ideal for individuals interested in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), behavioral health, psychology, education, social work, or human services who enjoy making a meaningful impact through direct client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one behavioral health services in accordance with the client's individualized treatment plan.
• Implement behavioral interventions and skill-acquisition programs as directed by the clinical team.
• Utilize ABA-based strategies, including reinforcement, prompting, modeling, antecedent interventions, and replacement-skill teaching, as clinically appropriate.
• Collect accurate and objective behavioral and skill-acquisition data during sessions.
• Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate session documentation in accordance with agency and Pennsylvania Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) requirements.
• Assist clients with developing communication, social, coping, emotional-regulation, adaptive, and other treatment-plan goals.
• Collaborate professionally with caregivers, teachers, Behavior Consultants (BCs), and other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in required supervision, training, and treatment-team activities.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate cancellations, scheduling concerns, safety concerns, and other barriers to service delivery promptly.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet applicable PA IBHS qualifications for the BHT role. Relevant qualifications may include education, training, certification, or experience as permitted under current IBHS requirements.

Candidates with the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential
• Bachelor's or associate degree in psychology, social work, education, human services, or a related field
• Previous ABA, behavioral health, special education, childcare, or direct-support experience
• Experience working with children or adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health needs

Please note: RBT certification is not required for all BHT positions. Candidates working under an RBT credential must independently maintain all applicable BACB certification and supervision requirements when such supervision is not provided by the agency.

Required Training, Clearances, and Documentation

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all required employment, training, clearance, and regulatory documentation necessary for service provision, including:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• PA State Police Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• 40-Hour RBT Training
• Applicable health screenings and documentation
• Any additional training, clearances, or documentation required by the agency, PA IBHS regulations, funding sources, or the client's service setting

All required credentials, clearances, and training documentation must remain current throughout the individual's provision of services.

Position Details

Location: Philadelphia County, PA
Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Service Settings: Home, school, and community
Schedule: Based on client authorization and availability
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Contract
Pay: $18–$23 per hour

Availability during school, after-school, evening, and/or weekend hours may be needed depending on assigned cases.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are reliable, professional, receptive to clinical feedback, and committed to consistent service delivery. Because continuity of care is essential in behavioral health services, candidates must demonstrate dependable attendance, timely documentation, effective communication, and a willingness to follow individualized treatment plans and clinical recommendations.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping children and families achieve meaningful behavioral and developmental outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your current resume and any relevant behavioral health or ABA credentials/certifications for consideration.

Elle and Me Developmental and Behavioral Services is committed to providing quality, individualized behavioral health services and maintaining a professional and supportive environment for clients, families, and team members.

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• 40 hour RBT training (Required)

Work Location: In person