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Location

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Salary

$17 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Behavioral Health Technician provides one-on-one behavioral and treatment interventions in homes, schools, or other service locations. They also support families through training and guidance on behavioral strategies to foster client independence.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and either specific behavioral certifications (BCaBA, RBT, BCAT) or at least 2 years of relevant experience. Applicants are also required to pass Pennsylvania criminal, child abuse, and FBI background clearances.

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Job description

Job Title

  • Behavioral
  • Health
  • Technician
  • Location:
  • Altoona,
  • PA
  • Employment
  • Type:
  • Part-time
  • Salary: $17.00/hour

Date Posted: April 22, 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 Part-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. Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida 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.

Keywords

Behavioral Health Technician, RBT, BCaBA, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, In-Home Behavioral Services, Positive Behavioral Support, Treatment Plan Implementation, Pennsylvania DSP Jobs, Behavioral Health Careers

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • DailyPay
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid vacation days
  • Training and development
  • CEUs
  • Wellness time
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment