Registered Behavior Technician

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is looking for a full-time Registered Behavior Technician in Birmingham, AL. In this role, you will provide direct patient care and engage in behavioral analysis to support children ages 4 to 18 with various mental health challenges. Candidates should have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and experience in behavior analysis or related fields. The position involves working closely with a professional care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 30 days of employment.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience working with children diagnosed with developmental delay.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients and treatment teams in inpatient behavioral health.
• Collect data for individualized behavior plans and report patient responses.
• Work with children struggling with emotional and behavioral skills.

Skills

Patient engagement

Data collection

Behavior analysis

Compassionate listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Overview

In Behavioral Health Inpatient Ireland Center at Main Campus Dearth Tower. Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Evening Shift, 7a-7p rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

Primarily within the acute behavioral health inpatient unit, engage with patients, treatment team, and staff to help address challenging behavior. Through 1:1 patient care assignment and observation, collect data used by Licensed Behavior Analyst, therapist or Psychologist to develop individualized behavior plans, implement plan and report on the patient’s response to intervention. Primary diagnoses may include Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Impulse Control Disorder and Psychotic Disorder.

Education and Experience

• Education – High school diploma, or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred with experience in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Experience – Preferred 2 years’ experience working with children diagnosed with developmental delay.

Licensures, Certifications, and Registries

• Certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) must be obtained within 30 days of beginning employment.

Essential Credentials and Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Nonessential Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or Arts in Psychology

Nonessential Experience

• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Behavioral Counseling

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children’s lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day-to-day care and decision making that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide, self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement.

Getting to know Children\'s: Behavioral Health Inpatient

Schedule: 3p-11p rotating weekends, Evening Shift, 8-Hour Shifts