A Behavior Technician is an individual who has received specialized training to work with individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities.
What is a Behavior Technician?
Behavior Technicians play an integral role in the clinical team, working alongside Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs). Keep reading to learn what a Behavior Technician does, the requirements for becoming one, and how they fit into the larger picture of providing support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, especially here at Circle City ABA.
What Does a Behavior Technician Do?
A Behavior Technician’s primary role is to provide direct support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities. This includes implementing behavior plans created by the clinical team and collecting data on client progress. These interventions aim to improve quality of life by teaching adaptive skills such as communication, personal hygiene, self-care, academics, socialization, leisure activities, and more.
Requirements for Becoming a Behavior Technician
In order to become a Behavior Technician, an individual must complete a training program set by the clinical team that will prepare the employee to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Once this training program has been completed successfully, the individual may apply for RBT certification through the RBT Credentialing Board. In order to maintain certification as an RBT, ongoing professional development activities must be completed at least once every two years.
How Does a Behavior Technician Fit into the Clinical Team?
A Behavior Technician works collaboratively within the clinical team, typically consisting of Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) or Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCPs). The BCBA or LCP provides oversight of treatment plans and designs new programs based on client needs while also monitoring staff performance. The RBTs are responsible for carrying out these plans per ethical standards while collecting data on client progress. It is then up to RBTs to report any changes that need to be made for treatment plans to succeed.
Behavior Technicians are essential to any clinical team providing services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other disabilities. They have received specialized training in order to effectively implement behavior plans created by BCBAs or LCPs while also collecting data on client progress. By becoming certified as an RBT through the RBT Credentialing Board, individuals can make sure that they are equipped with all of the knowledge necessary to provide effective support in this field. If you are interested in making a difference in someone’s life by becoming a Behavior Technician, we invite you to apply to Circle City ABA today!
