Job description
A behavioral technician, or registered behavioral technician (RBT), is a healthcare professional who works directly with patients and clients to deliver services under the supervision of various types of behavior analysts. These services often focus on mental health and help treat various conditions such as:
- PTSD
- Substance abuse
- Down syndrome
- Eating disorders
The tasks of a behavioral technician can differ depending on the patient’s treatment plan and condition. Responsibilities may include:
· Administering medications
· Monitoring and sharing client progress with family members and caretakers
· Assisting families to help the client achieve milestones
· Conducting behavioral or other psychiatric assessments
· Working with patients and clients to develop their physical and emotional skills
· Observing and documenting behavior data, including improvements and regressions
· Assisting patients with daily living skills
· Helping behavioral analysts prepare client materials
· Traveling to individual homes and facilities as needed
For example, an analyst and technician may visit a patient’s home to administer tests that gauge speech levels and gross motor functions. Depending on the outcome, the technician may oversee regular treatment plans that involve strengthening the muscles involved in speech or making sounds to determine further needs or encourage steady progression. After recording the data from week to week, the technician reports back to the analyst, and they provide the patient’s family with updates regarding treatment plans. Necessary Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills to log data and perform other administrative tasks
- Flexibility
- Ability to keep patient information confidential
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Positive attitude and compassion
- Commitment to ongoing training requirements
- Time management
- Empathy
- Relationship management
The education requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Arlington, VA 22203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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