Registered Behavior Technician

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a Behavioral Health Inpatient Technician for the Main Campus Dearth Tower. The role involves 1:1 patient care within a pediatric inpatient unit, working with the treatment team to address challenging behaviors.

You will collect data to support Licensed Behavior Analysts, therapists, or psychologists in developing and implementing individualized behavior plans. The position requires a high school diploma; a bachelor’s is preferred, with about 2 years of relevant

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients, treatment team, and staff to address challenging behavior.
• Conduct 1:1 patient care and observation; collect data for behavior plans.
• Assist in implementing behavior plans and reporting patient responses.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

In Behavioral Health Inpatient at Main Campus Dearth Tower

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Night Shift, 7p-7a rotating weekends.

Summary:

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.

Other Information:

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/or Registries - Certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) must be obtained within 30 days of beginning employment.

Lift up to fifty (50) pounds and apply physical effort when necessary, including evidence based hands‑on disengagement and engagement skills.

Essential:

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Registered Behavior Technician

Essential:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Bachelors of Science or Arts in Psychology

Nonessential:

• 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: 7p-7a rotating weekends, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts