Behavioral Health Technician ABA
Listed compensation
$19.50/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician
- Location: Johnstown, PA
- Employment Type: Part‑time
- Salary: $19.50/hour
- Date Posted: August 7, 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 part‑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
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: clarvida.com
- See other opportunities: clarvida.com
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.
Fraud Alert
Clarvida does not charge application fees or conduct interviews via messaging apps. Legitimate offers originate only from Clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn accounts.
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Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 40-hour RBT training, and at least 2 years of experience in behavioral health services. Candidates must also possess a relevant certification such as BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT and pass criminal and child abuse clearances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician ABA at Clarvida - Pennsylvania a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,195 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 43 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in behavioral health | ranked against 1,195 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $37k (middle half $35k–$43k)67 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania | 162 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All behavioral health listings in Pennsylvania | 196 active | 1,595 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 35% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): <1% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment196 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend (all specialties) | +8.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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