Behavior Technician

About the role

Provide 1:1 direct client therapy using principals of Applied Behavior Analysis. Follow behavioral skills acquisition and behavior reduction protocols developed by certified staff. Implement toilet training protocols. Collect and record data on observable client behavior. Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding child's daily performance as directed by BCBA Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA laws. Create therapeutic materials. Maintain a clean and safe work space. Collaborate with a treatment team. Commit to ongoing training and development, such as RBT certification. Interpret written clinical protocols. Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 direct client therapy using principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Follow behavioral skills acquisition and behavior reduction protocols developed by certified staff.
• Implement toilet training protocols.
• Collect and record data on observable client behavior.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding child's daily performance as directed by BCBA
• Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA laws.
• Create therapeutic materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work space.
• Collaborate with a treatment team.
• Commit to ongoing training and development, such as RBT certification.
• Interpret written clinical protocols.
• Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 6 months of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field
• RBT credential or BCaBA credential
• Experience One (1) year providing treatment to with young children with autism

Skills and Abilities

• Ambitious and self-motivated
• Comfortable with change
• Comfortable collaborating with attending physicians
• Well organized
• Efficient time management skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds
• Ability to get up and down from floor or small chairs while instructing or playing with small children

Working Environment

Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 8203
WVUH CH Pediatrics Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
Address: 201 Bakers Ridge Rd Morgantown West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.