Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or general education degree is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
The employee must complete 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training within 180 days of hire; the training is conducted by a professional experienced in behavioral health treatment services.
A minimum of three months of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Responsibilities
Work under the supervision of a qualified professional overseeing the Applied Behavior Analysis plan, receiving one hour of supervision for every ten hours of direct treatment.
Provide direct client care using intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable behavior.
Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
Communicate with parents and caregivers about client progress as instructed by the supervising professional.
Use safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with individuals.
Assist the supervising professional in preparing Applied Behavior Analysis materials as instructed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
Safely transport and accompany individuals according to their individual plans of service, including assisting passengers into and out of vehicles, using proper loading and unloading procedures, and ensuring passengers use seat belts.
Maintain a safe driving record.
Advocate for and ensure that each individual's rights are protected.
Provide Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals with autism and/or other behavior-related conditions at an appropriate intensity, setting, and duration based on the needs of the individual and their family.
Provide services intended to increase developmentally appropriate skills and facilitate individual independence under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst or other appropriately qualified professional.
Desired Qualifications
A minimum of three months of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Description
Northpointe is a Community Mental Health (CMH) organization providing services to individuals with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance abuse disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities across Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee counties in the UP of Michigan. Northpointe itself was established in 1995 but has roots as a CMH dating back to 1964. Our presence can be found through remote emergency services, in school and home-based programs, and in clinical and residential home settings.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a passionate, driven individual to join our team as a Behavioral Technician (BT) within our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) department serving Iron, Menominee, and Dickinson counties. This role is offered on a full-time or part-time, hourly basis and based at our offices in Iron River, MI.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Essential Duties
Works under the supervision of a BCBA, LP, LLP or CMHP overseeing the ABA plan; must receive one hour of supervision for every ten hours of direct treatment.
Provides direct client care utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
Follows the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable behavior.
Assists with parent and caregiver training in line with individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
Effectively communicates with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the supervising professional.
Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with the individuals.
Assists supervising professional in preparing ABA materials as instructed.
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
Safely transports and accompanies individuals according to the individual plan of service including assisting passengers to enter and leave vehicles, using proper loading and unloading procedures, and ensuring seat belt use by passengers.
Maintains a safe driving record.
Advocates and ensures that the rights of each individual are protected.
The Behavior Technician (BT) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism and/or other behavior-related conditions. The behavioral intervention is provided at an appropriate level of intensity in an appropriate setting(s) for an appropriate period of time depending on the needs of the individual and their family within their community. ABA services are provided to increase developmentally appropriate skills to facilitate an individual's independence and are provided under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BORA) or other appropriately qualified professional.
Requirements
Education, Certifications, and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (0 ED) required.
Minimum of three months related experience and/or training is preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Within 180 days of hire -will receive 40-hour 9CBA Registered Behavior Technician (RBI) training conducted by a professional experienced in BHT (BCBA, BCaBA, LP, LLP and/or QBHP) services.