Hospital-Based RBT: Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Support

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide direct behavioral support in an acute hospital setting, focusing on crisis response and patient safety under BCBA supervision.

The role requires completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program Level 5 during orientation, with ongoing certification maintenance. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support trauma-informed, patient-centered care for children and youth.

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician certification (RBT) required.
• Experience in hospital behavioral care preferred.
• Experience deploying evidence-based behavior support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral crisis intervention under BCBA supervision.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans to reduce restraints.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians and mental health teams.
• Teach and reinforce functional communication and coping skills.
• Engage patients and families with trauma-informed care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide direct behavioral support in an acute hospital setting, focusing on crisis response and patient safety under BCBA supervision.

The role requires completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program Level 5 during orientation, with ongoing certification maintenance. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support trauma-informed, patient-centered care for children and youth.