Healthcare - Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description : Job Title : Behavioral Health Technician

Position Summary :

The behavior health technician is responsible for supporting children, youth and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. These services are offered in their homes, schools and communities. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions :

Direct Care :

Implementation of Individualized treatment plans in the individual s home, school and community

Assists with conducting group therapy

Facilitate Psycho-educational group activities

Maintain regular communication with youth / family treatment team

Attend weekly individual and group supervision as directed

Collaborate with School District and community partners in implementation of care.

Administrative :

Maintain all participant documentation to be sent to funding agency for approval

Utilize RHD s electronic health record, myAvatar

Participate in all mandatory and ongoing trainings as indicated by the Division and in compliance with IBHS and CBH regulations.

Qualifications Addendum

Under IBHS :

Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services or providing ABA services

Must meet one (1) of the following :

• 1. Have a certification as a BCaBA;
• 2. Have a certification as an RBT;
• 3. Have a certification as a BCAT;
• 4. Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification from an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute;

or

5. Have a minimum of 40-hours training covering RBT Task List or Training related to providing ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Qualifications :

Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of high school diploma

Have a minimum of 2 years of experience

Additional Sills :