Behavior Technician

Position Summary

Buffalo Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavior Technician to support residents with behavioral health and mental health needs in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage residents experiencing mental health, behavioral, emotional, or cognitive challenges.
• Implement individualized, non-pharmacological interventions designed to reduce negative behaviors and improve resident outcomes.
• Develop and facilitate both individual and group activities that support emotional wellness, social engagement, and behavioral stabilization.
• Collaborate with Recreation, Social Services, Nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement effective behavior management strategies.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to resident-centered behavioral care planning.
• Auxiliary in identifying environmental modifications that reduce triggers and promote positive resident interactions.
• Attend Behavior Committee, QAPI, and other interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Promote resident participation in therapeutic, recreational, and social activities.
• Monitor resident responses to interventions and document observations, progress, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Identify resident needs and refer concerns to appropriate clinical or social service professionals.
• Support residents’ rights, dignity, independence, and overall quality of life at all times.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety, HIPAA, and corporate compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Science, or a related field required.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with behavioral health needs, dementia, or mental health diagnoses preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency in documentation and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a healthcare setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Behavioral intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Resident engagement and therapeutic activity planning
• Person-centered care planning
• Documentation and reporting
• Team collaboration and communication
• Compassion, patience, and empathy
• Professionalism and confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies and assist as needed throughout the facility.