Internships, Field Experience, Practicum- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
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Job Description
Internships, Field Experience and Practicums- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Enhance your academic knowledge with practical experience, grow your resume and advance your career!
- Why Select ABA Support Services for your internship, field experience or practicum?
- Resume growth and career advancement
- Enhance your academic discipline with practical experiences outside the classroom setting
- Gain hands on, real world experience
- Professional growth opportunities within ABA Support Services
- Support and guidance from an experienced clinical team
Meaningful One-on-one Work with Children and Families
Close and ongoing supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) competitive pay
ABASS provides necessary resources, at no cost to you, to complete your internship, field experience or practicum
What You'll Do as an Intern
Unlike other internships, as a BHT, you'll work directly with children to help them develop meaningful skills and make progress toward individualized goals.
You'll implement treatment plans under the guidance of our clinical team, collect data, collaborate with supervisors, and provide one-on-one behavioral support in settings such as homes, schools, clinics, and the community depending on your assigned cases and as approved by your university.
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in students studying psychology, education, behavioral health, ABA, childcare, social services, or other related fields. Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to apply.
Successful candidates are compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Ready to take the first steps in arranging your internship, field experience or practicum? Apply today!
Requirements
Background clearances are required for this position.
Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required—we provide comprehensive training! A willingness to learn, dependability, and a commitment to supporting our clients are essential.
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. This is an in-person position, with services provided wherever the client is located, including school, home, and clinic-based settings. Case assignments are made based on your geographic location, availability, willingness to travel and approval from your university.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will work directly with children to implement treatment plans and collect data under the guidance of a clinical team. They provide one-on-one behavioral support across various settings including homes, schools, and clinics.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 76% no call · 44% no weekends50 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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