What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Technician - Cumberland County position at Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare, LLC?
Who is Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare:
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Youth and Family Support Services to primary caregivers of children and teens with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Serving the state of New Jersey. We are looking for Part-Time Behavioral Technicians to join our team!
Benefits/Compensation:
- Starting Rate $20.00/hour
- We are open to referrals, please inquire about when speaking with your recruiter.
- A dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Ongoing Job Training.
- Group Health Coverage.
- Part-timers get 40 hours of Paid Time Off Annually.
- Short/ Long Term Disability.
- Ancillary Health Benefits from AFLAC.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- A Behavioral Technician will visit the client at home or in the community to provide relief to caregivers and holistic support to youth. Our providers typically work 2-20 hours weekly in 2-4 hour shifts primarily in the evening hours. Services are available any day of the week to accommodate the scheduling needs of our clients.
- Provides hands-off emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with the client and family
- Implement interventions from the Individual Support Plan
- Assessment of functional skills (Including ADL’s – Activities of Daily Living).
- Utilizes redirection to minimize problematic behaviors.
- Adherence to the requirements and deadlines for weekly note submission and data collection (D.A.P. notes)
- Assist/guide parent/guardian in following treatment plan under direction from Therapist.
- Crisis Intervention, recognition, and intervention.
- Actively promotes client’s mental alertness and engagement through involvement in activities of interest
- Follow and implement agency policies.
- Participate in required training.
- Provide services In-home, In-community, and In-center (Orange Twp).
- Participates in case of reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client’s needs and plan for continuing services.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the client.
Skills/Abilities:
- Active Listening & Critical Thinking.
- Positive leadership.
- Patience & Understanding.
- Compassion.
- Adaptability.
- Reliability & Attentiveness.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Understanding of evidence-based interventions for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities.
- Experience in Engagement and Strategic Redirection
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field.
- 3 years of relevant experience OR 1 year of experience with a valid Registered Behavioral Technician Certification.
- Must have completed the CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or be able to complete it within 6 months of hire… For more information: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/providers/csc/training/.
- 1-3 years experience in behavioral healthcare.
- 1-3 years experience working with children with disabilities.
- Valid NJ Driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
- Consent to and pass State/Federal Criminal Background Checks.
- Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) Welcome.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
