Licensed psychiatric technician vs behavior technician

Differences between licensed psychiatric technician and behavior technician duties and responsibilities

Licensed psychiatric technician example responsibilities.

• Monitor and manage preventative behavior with 2-3 MHA'S team and carry out a constructive routine with patients.
• Certify in CPR / first aid.
• Assist clients with ADL's, run groups within the secured treatment area.
• Provide quality health care, including infection control, emergency preparedness, transportation, CPR and first aid.
• Provide training and assistance in adl's, leisure, vocational, active treatment, and behavioral support.
• Perform medication administration and select nursing procedures in the physical care of patients according to establish policies and procedures.
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Behavior technician example responsibilities.

• Manage and target behaviors using the ESDM, ABA, PRT and SCERTS model.
• Teach family members and teachers different ways to achieve cooperation with child and transfer skills to ensure an efficient learning environment.
• Have RBT credential from the BACB.
• Work with kids with autism * run programs apply individually for each child
• Provide ABA services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Facilitate intensive in-home ABA services to children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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