Behavior Technician (BT/RBT)

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

Job summary

A Better Way ABA in New York, NY is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT) to support behavioral analysis teams, implement behavior plans, and collect data during therapy sessions.

The role involves interviewing patients at home or healthcare facilities, drafting progress reports, and communicating with senior clinicians to ensure continuity of care; strong communication, empathy, and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families.
• Maintain professionalism in high-stress situations.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing cases.
• Strong listening, reasoning and data collection skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist behavioral analysis teams in evaluating patients over a timeframe.
• Implement behavior plans and collect progress data as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Flexibility

Listening and 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