Behavior Technician (BT)

A Better Way ABA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Better Way ABA is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Behavior Technician to support behavioral health teams in evaluating patients over time. You will follow plans created by licensed professionals to deliver compassionate care and document patient progress.

You will interview patients at their home or healthcare facility, draft reports for senior clinicians, and help adapt interventions to each individual's needs, fostering positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities to interact with patients and families.
• Empathy and understanding of patient needs and family dynamics.
• Maintaining professionalism in high-stress situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing plans and environments.
• Active listening and reasoning to document progress accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist behavioral analysis teams in evaluating mental health patients over time.
• Follow behavioral health plans developed by licensed professionals to deliver appropriate care.
• Interview patients at home or healthcare facilities and document progress for senior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy for patients and family

Professional under stress

Flexibility & adaptability

Active 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