Behavioral Health Technician

Utilized to 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 crisis intervention 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).

• Models and fosters an organizational culture of respect, cooperation, and service excellence.
• Collaborates with internal and external support and services for facilitating resident needs and requirements.
• Provides ongoing communication to the treatment team regarding resident behaviors, needs, and progress.
• Participates in the admission process to help orient new residents to the program.
• Communicates with family or other support systems for residents as needed.

• Must possess certification as a Board-Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCaBA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT); or, Have a 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); or, 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.