Behavioral Health Technician - ABA

About the role

The primary functions of a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) are intended to facilitate the development of social competencies and the overall emotional development of children, youth, and young adults ages 3-21. The goal is to help the child achieve maximum overall functioning, while preventing the need for out of the home or alternative school placement. BHT services are provided to children diagnosed with a psychiatric condition and who present with significant social, emotional, developmental or behavioral problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide BHT services in an individualized manner, focusing on the child's strengths
• Build competencies that will allow the child to become more successful in their social, family and community settings
• Develop meaningful connections within the community in an effort to build resiliency and relationships that may have long term benefit to the child
• Deliver interventions in the form of therapeutic, supportive and competency/skill building services, varying in method/modalities
• Provide services within various settings, including in the home, community or school settings
• Take an eco-systemic approach to establish collaborative relationships with the family and within the community and utilize all possible resources for the benefit of the child and family
• Work with all individuals to transfer skills and strategies learned back to the parents or other guardians

Requirements

• Provision of behavioral health services: 2 years (required)
• Have a certification as a BCA, BA, or
• Have a certification as a RBT, or
• Have a certification as a BCAT, or
• Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification, or
• Bachelor's Degree or 48 credit hours towards a Bachelor's in Psychology, Education, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities
• Experience working with children with behavior problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a passion for working with children with disabilities
• Must have reliable transportation

Location(s): Blair