Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Job Description

The Behavior Health Technician (BHT/RBT) serves as a key member of the clinical and residential team, supporting the implementation of behavioral interventions grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles within a non-traditional ABA residential environment. This role emphasizes behavior reduction, skill acquisition, and staff coaching, while promoting meaningful client engagement both on campus and in the community. The BT/RBT works under the direction of a BCBA/BCaBA and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, person-centered care.

Role And Responsibilities

• Implement individualized behavior support plans and protocols developed by the BCBA/BCaBA, ensuring fidelity across residential and community settings.
• Utilize ABA-informed strategies (e.g., reinforcement, prompting, redirection, shaping) to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive functioning.
• Conduct systematic observations and data collection, documenting behavioral trends, environmental variables, and intervention effectiveness.
• Provide real-time coaching and feedback to direct care staff to improve consistency and accuracy in behavior plan implementation.
• Deliver corrective reinforcement and positive feedback to both clients and staff, reinforcing appropriate behaviors and skill use.
• Model professional, therapeutic, and trauma-informed interactions always.
• Staff Coaching & Engagement Leadership
• Act as an on-shift behavioral resource and mentor, helping staff effectively respond to complex or high-acuity client behaviors.
• Promote and monitor meaningful client engagement, ensuring adherence to daily schedules, programming, and therapy participation.
• Conduct daily observations of staff-client interactions, providing immediate coaching, redirection, and recognition of best practices.
• Support team development by teaching behavioral techniques, de-escalation strategies, and engagement methods, particularly with resistant or challenging clients.
• Client Support & Community Integration
• Provide direct 1:1 behavioral support and supervision to clients as assigned.
• Assist clients in achieving community access goals, including transportation training (e.g., walking, bus use, cab services) and independent functioning.
• Support development of social skills and natural supports, including pre-teaching, role modeling, and post-activity feedback.
• Intervene therapeutically in community settings to reduce barriers to participation and improve goal attainment.
• Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Safety
• Respond to and assist in managing behavioral crises, utilizing approved intervention models (e.g., QBS Safety-Care).
• Assess staff response during crises and provide immediate guidance to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective interventions.
• Maintain situational awareness and serve as a campus-wide behavioral support resource, particularly during high-risk situations or escalations.
• Documentation, Data & Reporting
• Complete accurate and timely data collection and reporting, including novel tracking of behavior trends and intervention outcomes.
• Enter incident reports and behavioral documentation in accordance with organizational, AFC, and regulatory standards.
• Dedicate consistent time to data entry, analysis, and communication of findings to the BCBA/BCaBA and treatment team.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including BCBA/BCaBA, clinicians, therapists, and residential leadership.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Residential Supervisors, Clinical providers across disciplines (e.g., OT, PT, Speech, Psychotherapy, CTRS).
• Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure continuity of care and alignment of behavioral and clinical interventions.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Valid Michigan driver’s license
• Preferred: BA or BS in Psychology
• High attention to detail
• Experience with data collection, entry, and analysis
• Good problem-solving, communication skills (both written & verbal), & organizational skills
• Commitment to Eisenhower Center’s mission statement
• Able to work from 8:00AM to 4:30PM or 12:00PM to 8:30PM Tues- Sat or Sun-Thurs schedules available

Key Differentiators of This Role

An ABA-informed approach applied within a residential AFC setting (not a traditional ABA clinic). Strong emphasis on staff coaching and behavioral leadership. Focus on real-world generalization, including community integration and functional independence.

Benefits

Eisenhower Center offers benefits starting after 30 days, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability available
• Student Stipend
• Employee Discount Program
• Continuing professional development opportunities

Eisenhower Center is an equal opportunity employer/protected veteran/individual with disabilities.