Behavior Health Technician 

Qualifications of Behavior Health Technician (BHT) 

The Behavior Health Technician (BHT) who provide individual services through BHT shall meet ONE 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.
5. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List. 
6. Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services.
7. Have reliable transportation to and from specified work locations. 
8. Have a cell phone with access to the internet.

Essential Job Functions of the Behavior Health Technician (BHT) include:

• Provide individualized, one-to-one support to child, youth or young adult with behavioral disorders across all settings (school, home, and community).
• Implement individualized behavioral interventions based on the treatment plan goals created by a Behavior Consultant. 
• Model behavioral interventions to all other team members of the plan (i.e., parents, teachers, caregivers), to support the transfer of skills.
• Collect daily data and document each session in progress notes.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings and weekly supervision.
• Support the family in implementing the crisis safety plan when needed.
• Effectively communicate with caregivers and treatment team regarding client progress.
• Collaborate with treatment team including client, parents, and caregivers, outside professionals, and supervisor.