Behavioral Health Technician

Implement the therapeutic interventions and strategies as identified in the ITP and with the oversight of the BC or MT. BHT services provide one-on-one interventions to a client in the home, school, or community setting in attempts to maintain the child within the natural setting of their home and community. BHT services can include non-physical crisis intervention techniques, immediate behavioral reinforcements, emotional support, time-structuring activities, time-out strategies, passive restraints (procedures that do not restrict freedom of movement) such as hand over hand, hand holding, graduated guidance, tactile timed touching, etc. (when necessary), and additional psychosocial rehabilitation activities as prescribed in the treatment plan. The BHT transfers skills to caretakers in domains where the individual is requiring the most assistance (school, home, community).

• Participating in one (1) hour of supervision each week if working 37.5 hours per week, or one (1) hour of supervision two (2) times a month if working less than 37.5 hours a week. Participating in collaboration/consultation with clinical staff on specific cases at minimum one (1) hour per month.
• Working as a member of a team includes being supportive and friendly to staff, treating others with respect, keeping personal problems away from work, splitting duties equally amongst co-workers, assisting coworkers when requested and welcoming new employees, giving them extra support and encouragement. Attending and completing scheduled required annual training. Reporting to work in a timely manner when scheduled.

• Certification as a Board-Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCaBA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT), or High school diploma or equivalent, and complete 40 hours of training covered in the RBT Task List (as evidenced by certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer whom is certified in BCBA or BCaBA), Minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services. (If experience is lacking, the 40 hour RBT Task List Training is required) Additional education/experience would qualify if in accordance with the current state regulations.