ABA Behavior Technician Paraprofessional

A Better Way ABA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A Better Way ABA is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Behavior Technician (BT) to support behavioral analysis teams in evaluating mental health patients over time. The role involves implementing behavior plans and collecting data under supervision.

You will interview patients at home or healthcare facilities and prepare reports for senior clinicians, collaborating with families to ensure consistent care and progress.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families.
• Maintain professionalism in high-stress environments.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
• Active listening and strong reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist analysis teams in evaluating mental health patients over time.
• Follow behavioral health plans and draft progress reports for supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Professionalism

Flexibility

Listening & reasoning

Job description

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Behavior Technician (BT)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Duties and Responsibilities

• A Behavior Technician (BT), is responsible for assisting behavioral analysis teams in evaluating mental health patients and their conditions over a certain timeframe.
• Their duties include adhering to behavioral health plans developed by other mental health professionals to provide patients with beneficial care, interviewing patients at their home or healthcare facility and drafting reports to relay their progress to senior mental health professionals.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Qualifications and Skills:

• Communication skills
• The ability to empathize with patients and their family members
• The ability to remain professional in high-stress situations
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Listening and reasoning skills