Behavior Health Technician

Job Description

Company Summary:

Beacon is a successful and national private-equity behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. As a Beacon employee, you are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for implementing individualized Behavior Support Plans under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. The primary duties will include teaching and reinforcing communication, social, daily living, and other adaptive skills using evidence-based practices; applying de-escalation techniques and following protocols to manage challenging behaviors safely and effectively; and accurately recording and reporting data on client behavior, skill acquisition, and intervention outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Implement individualized Behavior Support Plans under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Accurately record and report data on client behavior, skill acquisition, and intervention outcomes.
• Teach and reinforce communication, social, daily living, and other adaptive skills using evidence-based practices.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and follow protocols to manage challenging behaviors safely and effectively.
• Work closely with all members of the team and other professionals to ensure consistency and progress.
• Maintain client confidentiality, follow ethical guidelines, and uphold professional boundaries.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision to enhance skills and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Assists with resident abuse and neglect assessment issues and communicate findings with home manager, compliance, clinical and operations’ leadership. Cooperates regarding investigations and inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adhere to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be registered with the BACB as a Registered Behavior Technician OR willing to become certified.
• Previous experience working in high acuity environments with intense behaviors.
• Approved by the state, federal, and local governmental entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.
• Required experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be willing to use personal vehicle to travel to office and Beacon homes within the region.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid role. Most of your job duties will be performed from your home, our corporate office, or in the field (our homes or day programs). Regular travel within roughly 1 hour from our Mendota Heights, MN office is required.