RBT Registered Behavioral Technician

About the role

Provide specialized care to individuals with IDD diagnosis under the supervision of an ABA Therapist. Application of behavioral support plans (BSP) and behavioral modification techniques specific to each patient. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavioral modification techniques that are individualized and outlined in the patient’s behavioral support plan (BSP).
• Review and apply treatment techniques outlined in the following assessments: Preference Assessment, Functional Assessment Interview, and Essential for Living Assessment for skill building.
• Collect and enter data into assessments to demonstrate treatment effectiveness.
• Work directly with and under an ABA therapist to implement, track, update, and modify the patient’s BSP.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and providing excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Monitor patient safety through required rounds completed in a timely manner; keep patient rooms clean and uncluttered.
• Perform observations every 15 minutes, remaining within reach of the patient and/or providing 1:1 patient care.
• Obtain patient vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in the patient record.
• Identify self to patients and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
• Provide safety and increase coping skills of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors; report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team and to the nurse immediately when significant changes occur.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapists that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed.
• Help with admissions and discharges if needed.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.

Requirements

• High school degree required.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with individuals with IDD; one year preferred.
• Some college in the helping professions (social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) preferred.

Certifications

• Registered Behavioral Technician certification required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA & FSA options.
• Company-paid basic life & AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid orientation/training.
• Employee Time Off (ETO).
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Personal day.
• Monthly celebrations.

Pay

$20.50–$23.31 per hour

Schedule

Day and night positions available. Rotating holidays and weekends.