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Behavioral Health Associates often encounter challenging situations such as managing patients in crisis, de-escalating tense interactions, and maintaining safety in a dynamic environment. It is vital to stay calm under pressure, use therapeutic communication techniques, and follow established protocols to ensure both patient and staff safety. Regular team debriefings, ongoing training, and support from colleagues and supervisors also help associates process difficult experiences and maintain their own well-being.

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Behavioral Health Associates are professionals who support individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. They typically work in hospitals, residential treatment centers, or outpatient facilities, helping patients with daily activities, monitoring their well-being, and assisting with therapeutic interventions under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Their role is crucial in creating a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients’ participation in treatment, and communicating observations to the healthcare team. Behavioral Health Associates may also help with crisis intervention and de-escalation, ensuring that patients receive compassionate and effective care.
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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Associate job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,367 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Behavioral Technician Academy, Behavioral Health

BAYADA Home Health Care

Waipahu, HI

$23/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Bayada Home Health Care rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 248 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

453rd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Start a career, shape futures: Become an RBT with BAYADA!

Seeking recent graduates, Paraprofessionals, Skills Trainers, Educational Assistants (EA), and those interested in working with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs).

Start out as a Behavior Technician Trainee and become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT) with BAYADA in just a few weeks!

At BAYADA Behavioral Health, we are a non-profit employer who believes in providing education and training to help you learn and grow in your career. Through our BAYADA RBT Academy, we give you the training you need to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT).

BAYADA RBT Academy provides:

  • A training program to prepare you to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT)

  • Receive high-quality training grounded in evidence-based practices in adult learning and applied behavior analysis including:

    • BAYADA University web-based courses

    • Hands-on training and structured observation

    • BAYADA study guides to prepare you for the RBT exam

How You’ll Make an Impact:

RBTs work with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) to reduce challenging behaviors, increase functional skills, and foster independence and individuality. Our Oahu Behavioral Health Team provides care in a school-based setting working for local school districts on Oahu.

  • Work directly with students in the classroom, following the established service plan

  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients and school teams. Respect the values, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes of clients and families

  • Implement behavior therapy techniques and collaborate with teachers to support the student in the classroom environment

  • Document interventions and progress towards goals

  • Collect behavior data as specified in client behavior plan

  • Provide training, instruction, and assistance to help the student acquire and maintain skills and meet identified goals

  • Provide support to the client in interpersonal skills, development, and maintenance of personal relationships, and building independence in their school routine

  • Supports school age children to succeed with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Qualifications for a School-Based Behavior Technician:

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree OR 48 college credits including Math 100 and English 100 OR a High School Diploma/GED with Passage of the ParaPro Praxis assessment (BAYADA assistance available)

  • No experience necessary

  • Complete RBT Academy and pass the RBT Exam to become an RBT with BAYADA!

Benefits You’ll Love:

  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision insurance

  • Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training

  • Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses

  • Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares

  • Paid Time Off: PTO

  • Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner

Schedule:

  • Mon-Fri

  • Times: (8am-2pm) or (1:45pm-5:30pm)

Thrive in a Culture That Cares:

BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:

  • Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider

  • Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row

  • Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Top 3 Employer in Healthcare

  • Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity

With offices throughout Hawaii, BAYADA offers the opportunity for you to work locally, impact your community, and grow professionally. Join our caring team today!

Location: Waipio

RBT Starting Pay: $23

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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About Bayada Home Healthcare

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BAYADA has a special purpose: to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability - our core values, affording them the opportunity to remain at home and receive the medical care required.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Moorestown, NJ, US

Year founded

1975

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