Behavioral Technician

Behavioral Technician

Summary

The Behavior Technician (BT) works under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support clients with traumatic brain injuries who display behavioral, emotional, and cognitive needs. The BT assists with implementing behavior support plans, promoting healthy behavior practices, facilitating environmental enrichment, conducting healthy behavior observations, and performing scheduled skill acquisition sessions. This position plays a vital role in ensuring BCBA-developed clinical strategies are consistently followed.

• Implement individualized behavior support plans as directed by the BCBA.
• Model and reinforce pro-social, adaptive, and trauma-informed behavioral practices.
• Utilize appropriate de-escalation strategies during emotional or behavioral escalations.
• Promote and support daily routines such as personal hygiene, hydration, physical activity, skill practice, coping strategies, and healthy social engagement.
• Provide coaching related to emotional regulation, coping tools, and independence-based activities.
• Facilitate structured and meaningful activities including sensory, recreational, cognitive-stimulation, and life-skills enrichment.
• Adjust environmental factors to reduce behavioral triggers and enhance comfort and engagement.
• Conduct regular observation periods.
• Collect accurate, objective behavioral data and monitor engagement in healthy behavior practices.
• Document antecedents, behaviors, consequences, and environmental variables to support BCBA treatment planning.
• Provide coaching and feedback to direct care staff.
• Complete skill acquisition training sessions 1–2 times per week for clients identified as needing these supports.
• Implement BCBA-designed skill acquisition programs focused on functional skills, daily living skills, coping strategies, or communication skills.
• Record detailed session notes, progress data, and any barriers to acquisition.
• Ensure skill acquisition activities occur during the assigned shift for consistency.
• Maintain regular communication with the BCBA regarding client progress, challenges, and any observed changes in behavior.
• Participate in team debriefings, training, and clinical meetings as required.
• Provide clear handoff communication at the end of each shift.
• Follow all agency, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, documentation, and client rights.
• Support crisis plans and behavior interventions as trained.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

• Behavior Support Implementation
• Healthy Behavior Practices
• Environmental Enrichment
• Behavior & Healthy Practice Observations
• Skill Acquisition Sessions (New Responsibility Added)

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all agency, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, documentation, and client rights.
• Support crisis plans and behavior interventions as trained.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards at all times.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, or related field is preferred.
• Preferred Experience:
  • In Related Field
    • At least one year of experience in behavioral health, TBI support, or related settings.
• Ability to collect accurate data and follow structured intervention plans.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism under pressure.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.

Other Requirements

• Travel as needed.
• Physical Requirements: Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Sevita

We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.