Behavioral Health Technician BHT

About This Role

Being a Behavioral Health Technician involves organizing and maintaining data collection and statistical analysis systems for programs, assisting with behavioral assessments and program implementation, and supporting clinical activities and staff/parent training. The role also includes assuming lead behavior therapist duties in the temporary absence of such staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record data based on observable client behavior
• Assist lead therapist in maintaining up-to-date graphs, summarizing and calculating data
• Write progress notes, program updates, create session materials and stimuli, and maintain program books
• Actively participate in the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions
• Assist lead therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session-related activities (preparing client room, computers, recording equipment, etc.)
• Assist with case-related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and staff/parent training
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management, and guidance procedures when transporting or working with clients
• Provide direct client care following the prescribed behavioral protocols/programs, which may be one-on-one or in group settings
• Assume lead therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the lead therapist
• Shadow/co-treat/treat a minimum of 2-4 contact hours per week
• Report parent concerns and highlights to the lead therapist on the case
• Report any suspected child abuse within 24 hours of report or incident to child line
• Oversee case-related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and parent/staff training
• Be supervised a minimum of 5% of direct therapist’s billable hours per week
• Report to the Supervising Behavior Analyst with plan-specific questions, parent and supervision questions
• Report to Human Resources on employee-related issues
• Report to Office Manager regarding billing, technology and schedule-related inquiries

Requirements

• Must have own transportation
• Must provide proof of vehicle registration and insurance card
• Must check email correspondence daily
• Previous experience working in a reputable clinic, home, or school program is highly desirable
• 1 year clinical/home/school experience providing direct services to children with Autism, training parents, and supervising staff in the implementation of intervention protocols
• Willing to learn about an early learning curriculum and the application of behavioral principles to increase a wide range of functional repertoires
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills