Behavior Technician

Centers Health Care; City of White Plains (NY); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Centers Health Care's Martine Center in White Plains, NY seeks a compassionate Behavior Technician to support residents with behavioral and mental health needs, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement person-centered, non-pharmacological interventions.

The role emphasizes engagement, behavioral stabilization, documentation, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, with opportunities to contribute to care planning and activity programming.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field required.
• Experience with older adults or behavioral health conditions preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Documentation and basic computer skills.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving in healthcare.

Responsabilidades

• Engage residents with mental health, behavioral, emotional, or cognitive challenges.
• Implement individualized non-pharmacological interventions to reduce negative behaviors.
• Develop and facilitate individual and group activities for emotional wellness and behavioral stabilization.
• Collaborate with Recreation, Social Services, Nursing, and other teams on behavior strategies.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to behavioral care planning.
• Identify environmental modifications to reduce triggers and promote positive interactions.
• Attend Behavior Committee and QAPI meetings as assigned.
• Promote participation in therapeutic, recreational, and social activities.
• Monitor responses to interventions and document observations promptly.
• Refer resident needs to appropriate clinical or social service professionals.
• Support resident rights, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Maintain infection prevention, safety, HIPAA, and compliance standards.

Conhecimentos

Behavioral intervention

De-escalation techniques

Resident engagement

Therapeutic activity planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Compassion and empathy

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field

Experience with older adults or dementia preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary

Martine Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavior Technician to support residents with behavioral health and mental health needs in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. The Behavior Technician works closely with the interdisciplinary team to implement person-centered, non-pharmacological interventions that promote resident well-being, reduce disruptive behaviors, and enhance quality of life.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Psychology or Behavioral Science, is passionate about serving older adults, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage residents experiencing mental health, behavioral, emotional, or cognitive challenges.
• Implement individualized, non-pharmacological interventions designed to reduce negative behaviors and improve resident outcomes.
• Develop and facilitate both individual and group activities that support emotional wellness, social engagement, and behavioral stabilization.
• Collaborate with Recreation, Social Services, Nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement effective behavior management strategies.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to resident-centered behavioral care planning.
• Assist facility leadership in identifying environmental modifications that reduce triggers and promote positive resident interactions.
• Attend Behavior Committee, QAPI, and other interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Promote resident participation in therapeutic, recreational, and social activities.
• Monitor resident responses to interventions and document observations, progress, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Identify resident needs and refer concerns to appropriate clinical or social service professionals.
• Support residents’ rights, dignity, independence, and overall quality of life at all times.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety, HIPAA, and corporate compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Science, or a related field required.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with behavioral health needs, dementia, or mental health diagnoses preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency in documentation and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a healthcare setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Behavioral intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Resident engagement and therapeutic activity planning
• Person-centered care planning
• Documentation and reporting
• Team collaboration and communication
• Compassion, patience, and empathy
• Professionalism and confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies and assist as needed throughout the facility.