Behavior Technician (RBT) vs Psychiatric Technician
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Pay
Behavior Technician
$45,800 typical, a year
Most RBTs earn $43,700 to $52,000 a year.
From 9,869 postings that list pay
12,286 open jobs now
Psychiatric Technician
$45,800 typical, a year
Most Psychiatric Technicians earn $40,200 to $48,900 a year.
From 232 postings that list pay
1,650 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for RBTs and Psychiatric Technicians.
What each one does
Behavior Technician
- Implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Collect and record data to track client progress and behavior changes.
- Provide one-on-one therapy sessions to children with autism or developmental disabilities.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, team members, and families to support clients.
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills to clients.
- Maintain a safe and positive environment for clients during sessions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Psychiatric Technician
- Monitor patient safety through observation and reporting.
- Document patient behaviors, vital signs, and clinical information.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups and patient education.
- Maintain a safe and structured environment for patients.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Behavior Technician
More common in RBT postings
- Behavior Technician 4 in 10 postings
- Data Collection 2 in 10 postings
- Behavioral Therapy 1 in 10 postings
- ABA Techniques 1 in 10 postings
- Behavior Analysis 1 in 10 postings
Psychiatric Technician
More common in Psychiatric Technician postings
- De-escalation 2 in 10 postings
- Crisis Intervention 2 in 10 postings
- Behavioral Health 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
- Mental Health 2 in 10 postings
- Vital Signs 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Behavior Technician
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 4 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- RBTS Certification 2 in 10 postings
Psychiatric Technician
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician 3 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Behavior Technician
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT)
Teachmepersonnel LLCPay not stated Colleyville, TX, United StatesOccupational TherapyClinical DocumentationRBT (Registered Behavior Technician)HIPAA ComplianceBehavior Technician +1Part-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT)
Teachmepersonnel LLCPay not stated Fort Worth, TX, United StatesOccupational TherapyClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceRBT (Registered Behavior Technician)Behavior Technician +2ABA Behavior Technician
Alora Behavioral Health$21 - $25/hr Employer statedTempe, AZ, USDriver's LicenseChild DevelopmentABA TechniquesRBT (Registered Behavior Technician)Behavioral Health +1
Psychiatric Technician
Behavioral Health Residential Counselor
PathPoint$29.05 - $31.95/hr Employer statedSanta Barbara, CA, USMedication ManagementDriver's LicenseActivities of Daily LivingBehavioral HealthMental Health Worker, Thought Disorders Unit
Sheppard PrattPay not stated Elkridge, MD OnsiteMedication ManagementDirect Patient CareMental Health Worker, General Adult Unit
Sheppard PrattPay not stated Elkridge, MD OnsiteDirect Patient Care
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