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Internships, Field Experience, Practicum- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Bethlehem, PAOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Behavioral Health Technician
  • BHT
  • internship
  • field experience
  • practicum
  • children
  • families
  • treatment plans
  • data collection
  • BCBA

Nice to have

  • psychology
  • education
  • behavioral health
  • ABA
  • childcare
  • social services

Role summary

ABA Support Services is seeking interns, field experience students, and practicum participants for Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) roles. This position offers hands-on experience working directly with children to implement treatment plans, collect data, and provide one-on-one behavioral support under the guidance of a clinical team, including BCBAs and LBS. Ideal candidates are students in psychology, education, behavioral health, ABA, childcare, or related fields, who are compassionate, dependable, and eager to learn. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this in-person role, which involves working in client homes, schools, and clinics.

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.

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