Travel Psychiatric Tech in Pittsburgh, PA

Psychiatric Tech
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Agency: Lancesoft Inc.
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 7 hours
Contract Duration: 38 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job details:
Position: Behavioral Technician (BT) PPS Opening – Lincoln $$ SN$$
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Shift: Days – 35 hours/week (8:10 AM Report Time; Building Hours: 8:20 AM – 3:05 PM)
Duration: 38 weeks

Job Duties
• Provide direct one-on-one behavioral support to students with intellectual, developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), Positive Behavior Support Plans, and IEP behavioral supports.
• Manage significant behavioral escalations, including aggression, elopement, property destruction, and emotional dysregulation.
• Use consistent de-escalation strategies and follow structured behavioral protocols.
• Support students with autism, developmental disabilities, and limited verbal or nonverbal communication.
• Collect and document behavioral data, including ABC data, frequency, duration, interval recording, and anecdotal notes.
• Help students develop appropriate classroom behaviors, social skills, and independence.
• Provide support during classroom activities, lunch, downtime, transitions, and other school routines.
• Monitor student safety and intervene appropriately when students engage in unsafe behaviors such as climbing or attempting to run from elevated surfaces.
• Assist with occasional toileting and physical support needs as required.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation and communicate behavioral concerns to teachers and the special education/behavioral team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of direct experience supporting individuals with significant behavioral needs OR certification as an RBT, BT, or equivalent behavioral credential.
• Prior school-based experience strongly preferred.
• Direct experience in therapeutic, behavioral health, or special education settings supporting high-intensity behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated experience managing aggression, elopement, property destruction, and emotional dysregulation.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, and/or limited verbal or nonverbal communication.
• Experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), Positive Behavior Support Plans, and IEP behavioral supports.
• Experience collecting and documenting behavioral data preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently implement de-escalation strategies and follow structured behavior protocols.
• CPI or MAB de-escalation training required per facility requirements.
• First Aid and BLS/CPR verification required.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication.
• Ability to follow school-based communication protocols and complete required documentation.
• Ability to meet all required background checks, medical screenings, and facility-specific compliance requirements.
• Candidates must demonstrate an advanced behavioral skill set beyond PCA-level support.