LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
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KidsPeace Childrens Hospital is hiring a LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN. The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) ensures group and one-to-one services for children on the autism spectrum are based on individualized treatment/behavior plans. This role focuses on developing social skills using Applied Behavior Analysis principles. The Lead BHT works under the supervision of a BCBA and/or Behavior Consultant, reporting to the Assistant Supervisor/Supervisor of the program.
Key focus areas include Provide group and/or one to one support and intervention, including behavior modification techniques and proactive strategies., Continue the development of necessary social skills as outlined in the individualized curriculum., and Stabilize clients when needed..
Successful candidates bring BCaBA Certification, BCAT Certification, and High School Diploma. Important skills include Behavior Modification Techniques, Proactive Strategies, Social Skill Development, Client Stabilization, Therapeutic Supervision, and Collaborative Work. Preferred (not required): Therapeutic Group Facilitation and Recreational Group Facilitation.
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Job Summary
The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is directly responsible to ensure that the provision of group and one to one services to children on the autism spectrum are based on specific interventions that are derived from an individualized treatment/behavior plan. The services are designed to continue the development of social skills necessary to more fully interact with other children and are applied based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Lead Behavior Health Technician (BHT) will follow the direction of and receive supervision from the BCBA and/or Behavior Consultant, but will report to the Assistant Supervisor/Supervisor of the program.
Job Duties/ Essential Functions
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Provide group and/or one to one support and intervention when required including behavior modification techniques and proactive strategies to continue the development of necessary social skill as outlined in the individualized curriculum and to stabilize the client when needed.
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Provide therapeutic supervision of clients during treatment and educational activities.
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Work Collaboratively with the Assistant Supervisor, Supervisor, BCBA, Behavior Consultant, Program Manager, and all team members to ensure the service plan is meeting the client’s needs and recommend other services as needed.
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Maintain daily logs of behavior progress and relay information to team members/supervisors, parents and other staff as required.
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Ensure all required documentation is completed legibly, professionally, and submitted in a timely manner according to established protocols and within regulatory guidelines.
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All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications (Education, Training and Experiences)
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Must meet one of the following: Certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). Certification as a Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT). Have a High School Diploma, or equivalent, and completed 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training (before seeing clients). Have at least 2 years of ABA experience and 40 hours of RBT training
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Experience working with special needs population and/or experience working in a setting that utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
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Valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certifications required.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Experience facilitating therapeutic and/or recreational groups preferred.
KidsPeace offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off.
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