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Aspire Child & Family Services
Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician (Pediatric)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$21/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Join Our Growing ABA Team as a Behavior Health Technician at Aspire Child & Family Services!

Are you passionate about helping children with Autism and behavioral challenges unlock their potential? Are you pursuing or interested in a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? At Aspire Child & Family Services, we’re committed to supporting not only our clients but also our team members by providing comprehensive training, growth opportunities, and work-life balance.

Why Join Aspire?

Aspire is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our dedicated team of ABA professionals in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Whether you're just starting your journey in behavioral health or looking to advance your ABA career, Aspire offers paid training, professional development, and a clear path for growth.

If you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or are currently enrolled) in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or a related field, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a real difference. No prior experience? No problem! We value enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do as a BHT

  • Collect and record data on client progress during and after sessions.
  • Implement individualized Behavior Plans designed to reduce problem behaviors and teach new skills.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies to support skill acquisition and behavioral improvement.

Requirements

Minimum Education

  • High school diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
  • Ability to pass all required state and federal background checks (including child abuse clearances, FBI fingerprinting, and criminal record checks).
  • Reliable transportation to client locations (current openings in Bucks and Montgomery Counties).
  • Genuine passion and enthusiasm for helping children and their families to reach their fullest potential!

What Aspire Offers You

  • A family-first culture that values work-life balance and your well-being.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

Paid Vacation

  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and tuition discounts at partner universities for your ongoing professional development.
  • A supportive team environment with leadership passionate about ABA and helping children and families.
  • Career advancement opportunities – we love to promote from within!

About Aspire Child & Family Services

Aspire is a family-owned organization dedicated to delivering high-quality ABA services for children with Autism and other behavioral challenges. Our team creates individualized treatment plans and ensures these are implemented with care and fidelity. Aspire is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive environment for our clients and employees alike.

Unlike larger corporate treatment centers, we prioritize work-life balance and keep leadership local, empowering our team with the resources they need to thrive.

Ready to Start Your ABA Career?

Join Aspire Child & Family Services and help us create brighter futures for children and families! Apply today to become a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and start making a difference.

Aspire does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician will collect and record data on client progress during sessions. They will also implement individualized behavior plans to reduce problem behaviors and teach new skills.

Key Skills

Data collectionBehavior plan implementationPediatric careAutism supportDocumentation

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k 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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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,674 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Montgomery

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$241k
Median resident rent
$1,006/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.3
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Aspire Child & Family Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid vacation
Free CEUs
Tuition discounts
Career advancement opportunities