Full-Time
Therapeutic Behavioral Aide
Posted on 11/13/2025
Health Connect America
501-1,000 employees
In-home and community behavioral health provider
No salary listed
Alabama, USA + 1 more
More locations: Montgomery, AL, USA
In Person
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- AL: Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology, social work, child development or a closely related field and two years’ experience providing services to children/youth in a mental health environment; or Associate of Arts Degree and four years’ experience in direct service with children/youth within the behavioral health population.
- NC: High school diploma or GED required; however, Associate’s degree is preferred.; Human services experience is preferred.; Must possess current CPR/FA, NCI certification, BBP training, or must complete training and certification within mandated time frame.; Must have driver’s license, car registration, and vehicle insurance, if providing transportation for individuals receiving services. Driving record must be in good standing.
- MS: High school diploma or GED required.; Human services experience is preferred.; Experience working with children is preferred.; Must have driver’s license, car registration, and vehicle insurance, if providing transportation for individuals receiving services. Driving record must be in good standing.
- Provides one-on-one direct behavioral intervention with children/youth or support and training with individuals, which includes, but is not limited to: serving as a positive role model for the child/youth
- providing time-structuring activities
- providing immediate behavioral reinforcements including appropriate de-escalation techniques
- assisting with providing appropriate time-out strategies
- Assisting group leader in daily group activities
- cognitive behavioral approaches
- assisting the individuals to engage in, or remain engaged in, appropriate activities
- helping to minimize the individual’s impulsive behavior
- helping to increase the individual’s social and community competencies by building or reinforcing daily living skills that will assist in successfully living in the home and community
- assisting the individual in developing the ability to sustain self-directed appropriate behavior
- helping the individual to internalize a sense of social responsibility, and/or enable participation proactively in community activities
- Assists in developing behavioral treatment plans with input of treatment team.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the individual receiving services to ensure effective guidance, support, and service delivery.
- Always ensures client safety during the provision of services and remains responsive to the client’s needs.
- Collaborates with the caregivers and guardians and supports the family caregivers’ efforts to provide a positive environment for the individual.
- Verifies and ensures all required forms are completed and on file.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding the individual and family.
- Reports incidences of suspected child and elder abuse in compliance with mandated reporting requirements.
- Communicates professionally with clients, parents, and guardians.
- Attends and actively participates in ongoing supervision, treatment team meetings, and other meetings or trainings as required.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct progress notes and other written records in accordance with program standards, company policies, and state agency requirements.
- Completes and submits all required documentation within the time frame established by company policy.
- May provide transportation for individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments.
- Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights, and practices universal precautions.
- Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Health Connect America delivers behavioral health services for children, adults, and families across multiple states, in clients’ homes, communities, schools, and clinics. It provides in-home counseling, outpatient mental health care, substance use treatment, therapeutic foster care, and 24/7 crisis response, using a trauma-informed, strength-based approach to support healthy coping and family preservation. Growth has come from acquisitions (Georgia HOPE, Pinnacle Family Services, HEADS) and a SaaS-first technology strategy that helps clinicians and scales care, with Medicaid reimbursements as a major revenue source. The goal is to broaden access to integrated, community-based behavioral health services, expand service lines, and improve outcomes for individuals and families.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Franklin, Tennessee
Founded
2006
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Autism services expansion targets high-margin ABA with longer client retention.
- MAT programs for substance use capture opioid crisis funding from states.
- School partnerships embed counseling in K-12 districts for early intervention demand.
What critics are saying
- Tennessee Medicaid cuts intensive in-home rates 15-20% from January 2026.
- Georgia HOPE audit uncovers foster care billing fraud, triggers $50M clawbacks.
- UHS poaches clinicians with 20% higher salaries in Tennessee and Georgia.
What makes Health Connect America unique
- Todd Hickman founded Health Connect America in 2006, inspired by personal addiction recovery.
- Trauma-informed, strength-focused model delivers in-home and community-based behavioral health.
- SaaS-first technology enables clinician support and scalable multi-state expansion.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Mental Health Support
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account