REG BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

Covenant Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Covenant Health, seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (Unit C - IDD) to support individualized treatment for intellectually disabled patients. You will implement behavior plans, help with skill-building, and document progress under BCBA supervision.

The position emphasizes data collection, de-escalation techniques, and collaboration with hospital staff to ensure safe, patient-centered care. High school diploma and active BCBA certification required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Active certification from the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute skill-building programs and behavior interventions designed by the supervising BCBA.
• Assist with implementing customized Behavioral Intervention Plans to decrease harmful behaviors and to increase functional communication and adaptive skills.
• Completes required documentation and appropriate updates to various systems for care coordination.
• Help patients develop social skills, communication and daily self-care routines through structured, play-based therapy.
• Guides patients to find healthier ways to express needs or emotions.
• Utilizes strategies to de-escalate aggressive or disruptive behaviors.
• Cooperates with hospital staff and physicians and keeps them informed of progress with patients.
• Exhibits the skills of empathy, communication, organization, critical thinking, active listening, and patience.
• Carefully observes and tracks client progress, reporting back to supervising BCBA.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavior intervention planning

Data collection

Documentation

Empathy and communication

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Registered Behavior Technician, Unit C - IDD

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Peninsula Overview

Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives.

To learn more about Peninsula Behavioral Health and our units, visit Peninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities.

Position Summary

Provides individualized assistance to the treatment of intellectually disabled population through care coordination, training, skill building and management of challenging behaviors. The general practice of BCBA may include implementing treatment plans, teaching new skills, managing challenging behaviors and collecting data.

• Execute skill-building programs and behavior interventions designed by the supervising BCBA.
• Assist with implementing customized Behavioral Intervention Plans to decrease harmful behaviors and to increase functional communication and adaptive skills.
• Completes required documentation and appropriate updates to various systems for care coordination.
• Help patients develop social skills, communication and daily self-care routines through structured, play-based therapy.
• Guides patients to find healthier ways to express needs or emotions.
• Utilizes strategies to de-escalate aggressive or disruptive behaviors.
• Cooperates with hospital staff and physicians and keeps them informed of progress with patients.
• Exhibits the skills of empathy, communication, organization, critical thinking, active listening, and patience.
• Carefully observes and tracks client progress, reporting back to supervising BCBA.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High school diploma

Minimum Experience

None

Licensure Requirement

Must hold an active certification from the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board.