Behavior Technician (RBT/BT)

A Better Way ABA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Registered Behavior Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting mental health patients. This position involves collaborating with behavioral analysis teams to evaluate patients, implementing care plans, and documenting progress. Your communication skills and ability to empathize will be crucial in providing beneficial care to patients and their families. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the field of behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and empathy skills are essential.
• Ability to remain professional in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist behavioral analysis teams in evaluating mental health patients.
• Adhere to behavioral health plans and draft progress reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Professionalism in high-stress situations

Flexibility and adaptability

Listening and reasoning skills

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