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Clarvida - Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech Top 25% in Behavioral HealthNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

  • Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT – ABA)
  • Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
  • Employment Type: Part‑time
  • Salary: $17.00/hour
  • Date Posted: 09/22/2026

About the Role

Clarvida is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to provide one‑to‑one behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–24) in home, school, and community settings across Pennsylvania. This is a full‑time role that supports clients with emotional or behavioral challenges and promotes age‑appropriate independence and stability. Guided by a Behavioral Consultant, you'll follow a personalized treatment plan that includes behavioral interventions, skill reinforcement, and family education. You’ll work directly with clients and caregivers, helping reduce service dependence while promoting culturally competent, recovery‑oriented care.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver 1:1 behavioral health services to youth (ages 2–24) across home/school/community settings
  • Follow treatment plans designed by the supervising Behavioral Consultant
  • Promote age‑appropriate functioning and skill development
  • Set clear boundaries to reduce dependency on services
  • Provide parent training and caregiver support
  • Offer culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care
  • Maintain daily travel and documentation of client progress

Required Qualifications

Ability to pass PA Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances

One of the following

  • BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT certification
  • 2+ years of Behavioral Health Certification (from an NCCA- or ANSI-accredited body)
  • High school diploma or equivalent + 40-hour RBT Training (or willingness to complete within 10 days of hire)
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing behavioral health services

Compensation & Benefits

  • Full-Time Employees:
  • Paid vacation (increases with tenure)
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
  • Up to 10 paid holidays (varies by county)
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • DailyPay – access your earnings before payday
  • Mileage reimbursement + cellphone stipend
  • Continuing education and training credits

All Employees

  • 401(k)
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • National discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment

Work Location

  • Home, school, and community settings across Pennsylvania
  • Travel required
  • Employment Type
  • Part‑time

How to Apply

If you're passionate about helping youth gain independence through applied behavioral strategies, we invite you to apply. Click “Apply Now” to join the Clarvida team and make a lasting impact in your community.

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, delivering recovery‑focused care in communities across multiple states. We offer personalized mental health and substance use services in partnership with local agencies and families.

  • Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
  • See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a relevant certification such as BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT. A minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health services and the ability to pass criminal and child abuse clearances are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Client progress trackingCulturally responsive care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Clarvida - Pennsylvania a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,157 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Clarvida - Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 11 employers hiring Behavioral Health Tech on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 45 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 24 employers

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Behavioral Health

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in Erie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Typical market rent
$1,103/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Erie, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clarvida - Pennsylvania

Mental Health Care
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation (increases with tenure)
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
Up to 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans
DailyPay – access earnings before payday
Mileage reimbursement
Cellphone stipend
Continuing education and training credits