Behavioral Health Technician

Job Overview: Provide individual behavioral treatment modalities when working with children under the age of 21 in the home, school and community to implement the child’s Intensive Treatment Plan (ITP).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide one-to-one behavioral interventions to support implementation of an Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) including but limited to:
• Provide support to parents, teachers, and community individuals
• Deliver and model treatment interventions
• Provide positive reinforcement to the clients and families
• Communicate with colleagues and treatment team and exchange information which is important in achieving the individual goals for the clients
• Maintain professional boundaries with all clients and families
• Provide culturally aware and competent services
• Participate in individual and group supervision monthly
• Complete necessary documentation on a weekly basis per IBHS regulations
• Complete training curriculum according to requirements and regulatory standards:
• If the individual has not previously provided BHT services, the individual shall complete at least 30 hours of Department-approved training prior to providing services independently
• If an individual has not previously provided BHT services, the individual shall complete at least 24 hours of Department-approved training within the first 6 months of providing BHT services
• An individual who provides BHT services shall complete at least 20 hours of Department-approved training annually that is related to the individual’s specific job functions and is in accordance with the individual training plan

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

• Have at least a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List (The Guidance Center can assist candidates with needed trainings to qualify for a BHT position)
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services
• Have a certification as a BCaBA
• Have a certification as an RBT
• Have a certification as a BCAT
• Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute

Benefits:

• Vision Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Dental Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Retirement Plan (200% match up to the first 5% of pay)
• Paid Time Off – PTO (over 6 weeks per year)
• Two (2) Floating Wellness Holidays