D111 - DD Crisis - Registered Behavioral Technician

About the role

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

The Specialized Transitional Home is a program designed to assist three to four individuals whose needs cannot be met by less intensive support options. This program offers support in learning life and leisure skills, personal care, and community integration, as outlined in each person's individualized plan.

Schedule

Location: 1881 Twin Pines Drive, Macon, Georgia. Rotating shifts Sunday–Saturday, 7 am–7 pm or 7 pm–7 am.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support plans developed by the Behavior Analyst to address crisis situations and challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals in the facility.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations using trained techniques such as de-escalation strategies, calming methods, and behavior redirection to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
• Collect and document behavioral data during crisis events to track progress and support ongoing intervention planning.
• Collaborate closely with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team members, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management approaches and ensure consistency in behavior support strategies.
• Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments and analyzing behavioral data to identify triggers and patterns that contribute to crisis situations.
• Implement proactive behavior support strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce the likelihood of harmful behaviors.
• Assist in training home staff on crisis intervention techniques, behavior management strategies, and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including interventions, progress notes, and incident reports, as required for the RBT role in the home.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) required.
• At least 1 year working in behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or a related field.
• Good computer skills required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to foster good relationships with others preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays
• Voluntary life insurance