Registered Behavior Technician

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama seeks an inpatient Behavioral Health staff member to support the acute unit. You will engage with patients and the care team, collect data, and assist in implementing individualized behavior plans for pediatric patients.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision and collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses to ensure safe, therapeutic care for children aged 4 to 18 with various diagnoses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred with related experience.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience with children diagnosed with developmental delay or behavioral concerns.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential must be obtained within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients, treatment team, and staff to address challenging behavior.
• Provide 1:1 patient care and observation to collect data for behavior plans.
• Assist in developing, implementing and reporting on individualized behavior plans.
• Work with children ages 4–18 with neurodevelopmental and behavioral diagnoses.

Skills

Data collection

Observation

Team collaboration

Patient engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

In Behavioral Health Inpatient at Main Campus Dearth Tower

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 7a-3p.

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.

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:

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

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