RBT Behavior Technician - Burleson

THRIVE BEHAVIOR CENTERS LLC; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off: 21+ days (vacation/hols

8 sick days

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

CEU & Training package

DoorDash Pass

Quarterly staff events

Job summary

THRIVE BEHAVIOR CENTERS LLC is seeking an RBT to work in Burleson, TX, implementing ABA programs under a BCBA. The role focuses on client safety, behavioral interventions, and accurate documentation.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, and obtaining RBT certification within 60 days. Compensation includes benefits and PTO in a fast-paced center environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or GED.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Required to obtain RBT certification within the first 60 days of employment.
• Required to maintain RBT certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients one-on-one under the supervision of a BCBA, implementing ABA programs as prescribed.
• Continuously monitor the client during the session to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Administer behavioral interventions and implement programs for clients with communication deficits or challenging behaviors.
• Build rapport with clients and pair with reinforcement to encourage engagement.
• Create complete and accurate session notes and daily parent notes.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

RBT certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Burleson, TX 76028

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

RBT - In Center

Your Total Compensation Package (Ranges from $35,000 to $53,000)

• Competitive pay based on experience!
• Performance Bonuses!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds
• 21+ Paid Days Off – Includes 10 vacation days, 11 paid holidays (including one paid week off at Christmas)
• 8 Sicks Days

Your Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Packages; Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance (Hospital Care, Accident, and Critical Illness).
• Family Leave Care: Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave; Free Short-Term Disability (which can be used with maternity leave)
• Professional Support: All Certification Renewals and Initial Applications Costs; Comprehensive CEU & Training Package; All necessary technology to provide the best care for our clients
• Staff Recognition & Rewards: Social Rewards Platform (points are given and received to be exchanged for merch, gift cards and more); Door Dash Pass
• Team Building: Quarterly Staff Social Events (paid for by the company); contests; dress-up days; and catered lunches monthly

Job Duties

• Work with clients one-on-one under the supervision of a BCBA, implementing therapeutic programs as prescribed for each client, using ABA strategies and techniques as written, discussed and/or demonstrated by BCBA.
• Continuously monitor the client throughout the session and intervene as needed and directed to ensure the clients safety and wellbeing when in the clinical environment.
• Administer behavioral interventions, and/or implement programs and/or protocols throughout the clients session as directed for clients who may have significant communication deficits (non-verbal or unable to express themselves), medical needs, and/or maladaptive behaviors which may pose a serious safety risk to the client and/or others including but not limited to physical aggression to others, self-injurious behavior, elopement, PICA.
• Build and maintain rapport with their clients by pairing themselves with reinforcement.
• Engage with the client throughout the duration of the clients session, continuously interacting with client through therapeutic interventions and/or protocols, modeling verbal behavior, expanding of reinforcers, and building and maintaining rapport. BT should continuously engage with clients regardless of scheduled activities, and set up learning opportunities throughout daily activities, including but not limited to mealtimes, physical activity opportunities on play-sets, trampolines, etc.
• Respect client dignity through appropriate language and actions (both in and out of the clients presence), taking responsibility for the direction and tone of the sessions (avoiding blaming the client) and treating the clients family with respect.
• Demonstrate at all times ABA therapeutic competency and ability to implement written and verbal instructions and respond appropriately to feedback. This may be demonstrated through the following: Application of ABA techniques, strategies, and client programs during supervision sessions with a BCBA; Pass any competency assessments as required by supervisor; Appropriately accept and immediately implement feedback from supervisors on a continual basis; Accurately and efficiently collect data throughout sessions using Central Reach clinical management software; Maintain current understanding of all relevant client programs and protocols; Demonstrate therapeutic skills as instructed via modeling, verbal and/or written communication consistently with clients.
• Assist clients with physical needs and personal care, including lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Appropriately and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues, supervisors and client families as needed.
• Implement all safety protocols and procedures as indicated by Thrive Behavior Centers staff.
• Uphold ethical standards and all Thrive Behavior Centers' policies and procedures, including but not limited to the BACB ethics code, client confidentiality requirements, and mandated reporting standards.
• Independently track supervision requirements and other documentation and actions needed to maintain RBT certification.
• Work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment while remaining patient and calm with a positive attitude toward coworkers and clients.
• Create complete and accurate session notes for each therapy session.
• Create daily notes for parents regarding therapeutic activities and personal care information regarding the clients session.
• Engage in tasks assigned by supervisor such as creating materials, engaging in tasks that help keep the center clean and organized, training other technicians, and/or assisting technicians or supervisors with client care.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED. Bachelors degrees are preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Required to obtain RBT certification within the first 60 days of employment.
• Required to maintain RBT certification throughout employment. (Failure to maintain RBT certification could result in termination.)
• Required to alert your supervisor in writing six weeks prior to certification expiration.
• Required to uphold the ethical and supervision standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Required to have and maintain a current CPR/AED or BLS certification which must be accredited by the American Heart Association and include an in-person skill demonstration. Any other forms of CPR certification do not meet this requirement.