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Clarvida - Pennsylvania
Franklin, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Technician ABA

Behavioral Health TechNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT – ABA)
  • Location: Meadville, Saegertown, Conneaut Lake / Crawford, Pennsylvania
  • Employment Type: Full‑time
  • Salary: $19.50/hour
  • HIRING FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

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: 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

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a relevant certification such as BCaBA, RBT, or BCAT. A minimum of two 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

Behavioral interventionCulturally responsive care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician ABA 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 1,300 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral healthranked against 1,300 Behavioral Health listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$41kBehavioral Health median $37k (middle half $35k–$43k)67 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$42k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania187 active1,298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Behavioral Health pay trend−5.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,300 Behavioral Health listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,300 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
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About Clarvida - Pennsylvania

Mental Health Care
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans
DailyPay
Mileage reimbursement
Cellphone stipend
Continuing education and training credits

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$134k
Median resident rent
$731/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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