Registered Behavior Technician

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities, including behavioral health care, primary care centers, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research advance mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

About the role

The Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for implementing Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) programming goals with children with Autism in a clinic-based or in-home environment. The primary skill domains of clinical support include functional communication training, socialization, and addressing challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop target goals with the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), parent/caregivers, and other members of the clinical team.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned individuals in a 1:1, 1:2, or group format.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials.
• Participate in staff and treatment team meetings on a regular basis or as assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of individuals served through formal and informal testing at the directive of the clinical supervisor(s).
• Manage the behavior of individuals served and administer appropriate interventions according to the individualized treatment plan.
• Document interactions and session summaries within the electronic health record.
• Communicate effectively with parents and/or routine caregivers prior to and following sessions.
• Assist in maintaining an organized, clinical environment for individuals served and fellow team members.
• Track supervision hours to ensure maintenance of the RBT credential.
• Deliver a minimum of 30 hours of direct intervention service per week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• One (1) year of working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities preferred, but not required.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Use of computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet).
• Current State of Texas Driver License (or licensed in another state with the requirement to obtain a Texas Driver License within three months of employment).
• Liability insurance required if operating a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business; must be insurable by Center’s liability carrier if operating a Center vehicle or driving a personal car on Center business.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Bi-annual training in CPR and annual training in SAMA (company training provided).
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential (on-the-job training provided if needed; must be completed within 6 weeks of hire date).

Skills

• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, problem solving, and respect for confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account with employer matching.
• Professional development allowance up to $2000 per year.
• Bilingual stipend – 6% of the base salary.
• Many other benefits.