Behavioral Health Technician

Description


Position at Clarvida - Pennsylvania


Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Location: Altoona, PA
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00/hour
Date Posted: Jul7 13, 2026

HIRING FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

About the Role
We're hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to work with children and adolescents aged 2-24 who face emotional and behavioral challenges. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll provide one-on-one services in clients' homes, schools, or other service locations. You will implement individualized treatment plans and support families with behavioral interventions and positive reinforcement. This role offers the opportunity to help clients gain independence while fostering collaborative relationships with parents and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one behavioral and treatment interventions according to prescribed treatment plans
• Assist children and adolescents in developing age-appropriate functioning and reducing service dependency
• Support parents and family members through training and guidance on behavioral strategies
• Travel to clients' homes, schools, or service locations on a daily basis
• Educate families and professionals on maintaining positive behavioral change

Required Qualifications

• Ability to pass PA Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances
• One of the following:
  • Certified as BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT
  • 2 years' prior Behavioral Health Certification or Behavior Analysis Certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited organization
  • High School diploma and 40hr RBT Training Certification (or the ability to complete within the first 10 days of hire-paid training time included)
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience providing Behavioral Health services

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with emotional and behavioral challenges
• Experience implementing individualized treatment plans

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

• Paid vacation days (increases with tenure)
• Wellness Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• DailyPay - access your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and CEUs for licensure requirements

All Employees:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @Clarvida: Discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend

(*Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location Community-based services, Pennsylvania

Employment Type Full-time

How to Apply
If you're ready to help children and adolescents thrive, click "Apply Now" to join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.


About Clarvida Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, supporting communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, person-centered care and collaborate with families and local systems to deliver outcome-driven mental health services.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Fraud Alert
Clarvida never charges fees to apply and does not conduct interviews via messaging apps. Official communication will come from @clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn profiles.

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