Behavior Technician (BT)

A Better Way ABA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A Better Way ABA in New York, NY is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician to support behavioral analysis teams in evaluating mental health patients over time. You will follow behavioral health plans, administer interventions under supervision, and document progress for review by senior professionals.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, empathy for patients and families, calm professionalism in stressful situations, and flexibility to adapt to

Qualifications

• Clear communication with patients and families.
• Empathy for patients and families.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
• Strong listening and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist behavioral analysis teams in evaluating patients over a timeframe.
• Follow behavioral health plans and implement approved interventions.
• Interview patients at home or healthcare facilities and draft progress reports.
• Communicate findings to senior mental health professionals.

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