Behavior Analyst Technician
About The Position
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home. The Facility is looking for a Behavior Analyst Technician. The Behavior Analyst Technician provides 1:1 behavioral intervention services to patients with mental/behavioral health needs and supports the facility treatment teams for the whole facility Residential population. The Behavior Analyst Technician is responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst including instructing patients and facility personnel. Responsible for implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed through working directly with patients in a one on one or group setting. BHT will be responsible for transporting patients for a monthly unit outing. Collect and record data, create and maintain materials, writes progress notes, maintains point store and facility incentives.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred.
- Two (2) years’ experience as MHT or RBT.
- Minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric setting with children and adolescents.
- Mental health professional with knowledge in behavior management
- RBT preferred or in a timely manner completes a BACB approved RBT course and keeps registration to the BACB current.
- Working knowledge of behavior management and those on the Autism spectrum disorder.
- Effective oral, written, and listening communication skills; computer skills (Microsoft Office Products).
- Working with patients in their natural environments may require you to lift or move approximately 50 lbs. and be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, sitting, and standing) for extended periods.
- Fully participate with a team to safely restrain or seclude patients as necessary.
- Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis.
Responsibilities
- Provides 1:1 behavioral intervention services to patients with mental/behavioral health needs
- Supports the facility treatment teams for the whole facility Residential population
- Responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst including instructing patients and facility personnel
- Responsible for implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed through working directly with patients in a one on one or group setting
- BHT will be responsible for transporting patients for a monthly unit outing
- Collect and record data
- Create and maintain materials
- Writes progress notes
- Maintains point store and facility incentives
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
