Behavior Technician (RBT/BT)

A Better Way ABA; Town of Haverstraw (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A Better Way ABA is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT) to support behavioral analysis teams in evaluating patient conditions over a defined timeframe.

Duties include following individualized behavioral health plans, interviewing patients at home or in healthcare facilities, and drafting progress reports for senior clinicians. Strong communication, empathy for patients and families, professionalism under stress, and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with patients and families.
• Empathy toward patients and their family members.
• Ability to remain professional in high-stress situations.
• Flexibility and adaptability in varying environments.
• Listening and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist behavioral analysis teams in evaluating patient conditions over a defined timeframe.
• Adhere to behavioral health plans developed by other professionals to provide consistent care.
• Interview patients at their home or healthcare facility.
• Draft reports to relay progress to senior mental health professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy toward patients and families

Professionalism under stress

Flexibility and adaptability

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