Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Job

Behavioral Health Technician Job Description:

• Implement treatment plan objectives by working directly with children who have autism and related disorders in the IBHS program
• Provide direct one-on-one therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Behavior Consultant
• Work with families to assist them in acquiring skills and enabling them to maximize their child’s progress and independence
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child’s progress and issues
• Provide services in the child’s home and/or community-based settings
• Supervise the child and maintain safety of the child while working in community-based settings
• Assist children in developing social skills and facilitate development of peer interactions
• Attend regular required supervision meetings, individual supervisory sessions, and required trainings
• Assist in implementing behavior management plans to enable the child’s participation in community-based settings
• Implement ABA intervention techniques
• Maintain therapeutic records and data necessary to monitor progress
• Complete daily progress notes
• Turn in progress notes and paperwork into the office on time per department policy
• Other duties as requested

BHT Job Requirements:

• One of the following educational/experience qualifications is required:
  • Have a certification as a BCaBA
  • Have a certification as an RBT
  • Have a certification as an BCAT
  • Have a behavioral health certification or behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute
  • Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services
• Ability to complete necessary training successfully
• Ability to participate in physically demanding activities with the child throughout the course of the intervention
• Current Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances required
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required