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).

• Participate in weekly or bi-monthly supervision based on scheduled work hours.
• Collaborate with clinical staff on cases for at least one hour per month.
• Work as a supportive team member by showing respect, sharing duties, and welcoming new staff.
• Attend and complete all required annual trainings.
• Report to work on time as 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.