Autism Specialist (Registered Behavior Technician - RBT)

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Job description

TITLE: Autism Specialist Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
CATEGORY: Non-Exempt - Hourly
REPORTS TO: BCBA

JOB PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing one-on-one or small group interventions to clients in the center setting. May also provide services in home, school, or community setting as needed. RBT follows treatment and behavior intervention plans designed by BCBA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The RBT's actions directly impacts client success, client perception and satisfaction of the service, and overall success of Valley Behavioral Health and it's relationship with stakeholders and the community.
Adherence to the job functions listed below is essential to the success of the Behavior Therapist.

_ Implements treatment and behavior intervention plan _
Implements interventions specified in plans to teach the client skills and reduce behaviors of concern in order to increase independence and quality of life. RBT will be coached by BCBA on implementation of plan.

_ Coach parents or other responsible adults _
Provide instructions, model, and provide feedback to parents/caregivers on their implementation of interventions. Support caregivers' efforts and help to identify and tackle barriers to adherence to treatment plan. RBT is expected to build rapport and with family and support to increase success.

_ Effectively implement evidence-based interventions _
Implement interventions to fidelity and will be evaluated on accurate implementation of interventions.
RBT will be trained and supervised by BCBA who will coach RBT by providing written instructions, modeling, and providing RBT with feedback.

_ Collect relevant data as instructed _
Accurately collect data on data sheets and in data systems as specified by treatment plan and BCBA.
Data collection is a key aspect of treatment in order to determine treatment effects and necessity to change intervention. RBT is expected to accurately report occurrences of behaviors as required by BCBA and treatment plan.

_ Effectively respond to emergency/crisis situations _
Commit to ensuring the safety of the client, and the proper utilization of de-escalation skills, when needed.

_ Participates in required meetings, evaluations, supervision and trainings _
Attend required supervisions, trainings and meetings as directed by supervisor. Meet all regulatory standards for training and supervision.

_ Completes all required clinical documentation _

Complete session notes for all treatment sessions provided to client, as well as any additional documentation required.

_ Maintains assigned, planned schedule _
Truthfully provides supervisor with availability upon hire and maintains constant communication with supervisor for any foreseen changes to schedule. RBT also provides treatment sessions as scheduled and maintains hours of caseload, per agreement with supervisor.

_ Engages in professional development opportunities _
Continues enhancement of skills by actively participating in on-going supervision and training.

_ Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures _
Interacts professionally, ethically, and respectfully with clients and their family members, co-workers, and anyone who RBT comes in contact with throughout work. RBT will follow company policies regarding professional and ethical conduct. This includes maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients, using only interventions specified in treatment plans, and not recommending other treatments or providing opinion about treatments to client or caregivers. RBT will be informed of entire ethical and professional code upon hire.

Maintains client confidentiality \_
Maintains client confidentiality as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

BACKGROUND CLEARANCES
Must provide clearances for state and area that the RBT works within. For Ohio, RBT must obtain BCI and
FBI background clearances and meet criteria to be eligible to work with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
Why are you interested in this position?

Education:
Associate (Required)

Experience:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
RBT Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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