Registered Behavior Technician; RBT

Overview

Position:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Location:

Grants, NM

Reports to:

Direct Clinical Supervisor (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Pay: $18-$21 DOE

Note:

Paid training for RBT credential

• Registered Behavior Technicians provide 1:1 behavioral intervention to individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We provide direct services to both children and adults in a variety of settings including private homes, schools, clinics and community settings.
• Implement behavioral strategies to improve socially significant behaviors and quality of life. This includes implementation of a treatment plan developed by a BCBA addressing communication, challenging behavior, daily living, safety and social skills.
• Monitor patient progress by completing daily data collection and clinical documentation.
• Communicate BCI’s philosophy of positive behavioral practice, compassion and respect
• Follow all policies and protocols set forth in the BCI employee handbook
• Collect daily data as prescribed by your supervisor (BCBA)
• Complete clinical documentation to communicate with team members and insurance funders about progress on goals and any barriers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records and documentation
• Implement the strategies outlined in the patient’s behavior intervention plan
• Timely communication with your supervisor about the child you are working with, especially if there are any concerns
• Direct the child’s caregivers and circle of support to your supervisor (BCBA) for any questions pertaining to the child’s goals being addressed, progress being made, strategies to employ
• Maintain professional boundaries with the child, family and circle of support per the BACB Professional and ethical Code of Conduct
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Authorization to work in the United States
• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Pre-employment professional reference & criminal background check clearance
• Reliable transportation
• Complete CPR or BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• Ability to obtain RBT credential through BACB within required timeframe
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs (preferred, but not required)

• Ability to run, walk, sit, stand (general mobility)
• Use hands, reach with arms and lift or move up to 50lbs as needed
• Vision requirement for close, distance and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
• Vocalizations required for verbal behavior training
• Full auditory functioning required
• Employee may be required to intervene in physically demanding behavioral interventions with physically aggressive clients

Part-time schedule options include:

• Four consecutive weeks:
  Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 3:00-7:00 PM (at least 3 hours per day)
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 3:00-7:00 PM and one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) for at least 3 hours

Pay Differential: $2.00 per hour for direct therapy services offered after hours. After-hours defined as before 8:00 AM or after 6:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays.

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Counseling For Employees & Family Members
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Coverage

Mandatory Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training & Registration Process. Information on the RBT credential can be found at

Candidates selected for employment must complete the RBT training program (6 weeks) to help them obtain their RBT credential needed to work in this position, unless candidates already have their RBT credential.

• 40 Hour online BACB approved coursework for the RBT credential (4 weeks)
• 10 Hour attendance of virtual online Skills Clinics (2 weeks)

After the RBT training is complete, you will begin working with a client while you complete your formal skills competency checklist and take your RBT Exam within 60 days of working with clients, RBT exam is provided at Pearson Professional Testing Center near you.

Behavior Change Institute is an approved RBT training center

Go to  or call/text…