Behaviour Therapist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Behaviour Therapist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Assisting patients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviours.
Analyzing patients’ behavioural patterns to diagnose mental health disorders.
Developing suitable treatment programs based on patients' diagnoses.
Maintaining detailed counseling and observation notes on each patient.
Collaborating with patients' families to obtain feedback on implemented treatment plans and patients' progress.
Educating younger patients’ parents and teachers on using play to improve communication issues.
Adjusting treatment programs accordingly.
Recommending activities and exercises to help patients develop the skills and mechanisms needed to manage their diagnoses or overcome their phobias and addictions.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Behaviour Therapist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Behaviour Therapist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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