Registered Behavior Technician

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Chinatown (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to provide holistic support to pediatric patients. The role involves implementing individualized behavior plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 3 years of experience in behavioral health required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Proficient in communication and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Manage individualized behavior plans and interventions.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Maintain a safe environment and support patient engagement.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Interpersonal Skills

Behavioral Analysis

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or similar

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

SHIFT:

Day (United States of America)

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We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.


A Brief Overview
Under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will provide comprehensive & holistic support to patients admitted to the psychiatric inpatient units. RBTs will support milieu therapies through participation in program development and review, group or milieu based interventions, and training on and implementation of individualized behavior plans. RBTs will support completion of functional behavior assessments through data collection and review. The RBT also ensures the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others with direct observation, therapeutic interaction, and maintaining a safe environment of care. The RBT effectively partners with patients by orienting them to the unit or space, answering questions, gathering clinical information and collateral contacts, providing therapeutic support and psychoeducation. The RBT actively engages with the patients in a therapeutic manner by providing structure/ schedule, providing direct observation, encouraging participation in group, individual, and milieu activities. The RBT develops strong partnerships with all members of the care team with the shared goal to provide excellent, safe, & supportive care to all patients.

What you will do

• Provide coaching and instruction for individualized behavior plans and group-based milieu interventions, including PBIS orientation, to members of the multidisciplinary treatment team members to foster continued learning and increased clinical skill.
• Support completion of functional behavior assessments (FBA) and other related assessment as directed by the BCBA for identified patients. FBA responsibilities include, but are not limited to, completing direct observation of identified target behaviors and reviewing historical behavioral data as requested.
• Manage implementation of individualized behavior plans, as developed by the BCBA, through training of patient and treatment team members. Collected behavioral data as directed by the BCBA to support data based decision making regarding continuation of, changes to, and/or discontinuation of individualized plans.
• Manage an assigned case load for the shift.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive evaluations in collaboration with the clinical team as well as through documentation to reflect evaluation/intervention/safety planning.
• Responds appropriately and professionally to patient and family escalations by using the least restrictive method of de-escalation starting with verbal strategies and to physically intervenes using non-violent crisis intervention techniques to assure patient, family and staff safety only when verbal efforts have been ineffective and/or the safety of the patient or others is at risk.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment of care.
• Visually monitors patient for at-risk behaviors and implements the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Obtains information from the clinical record to support patient care.
• Documents observations in patient record and communicates relevant information to team members.
• Promotes healthy coping via verbal support, implementing structure/schedule, execution of behavior plan developed by therapeutic team, management of the environment, modeling resiliency, providing emotional support and connecting to individual patient.
• Redirects patients using appropriate verbal cues according to the plan of care.
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions and communicates findings to appropriate team members.
• Manages a therapeutic milieu or care environment.
• Participates in development of behavior management and mental health care plan.
• Encourages and monitors ADLs as a means of reinforcing safety in structured routines.
• Performs vital signs after receiving initial training and maintaining competency.
• Participates in safe physical transfers and safe patient ambulation through the knowledge and use of body mechanics and gait belts.
• Provides meal support to individuals or groups including but not limited to creation of a safe space, meal monitoring, meal coaching, and maintaining a safe environment.
• knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis/issue to understand the presenting problem and provides therapeutic direction and feedback to the patient.
• Communicates observation data based on the patient’s goals and plan of care.
• Responds during a psychiatric emergency using least restrictive measures to assure patient safety.
• Is expert in the use of non-violent crisis prevention techniques.
• Maintains therapeutic boundaries.
• Provides psychoeducation to patients and families as it related to the patient care plan.
• Serves as a Behavioral health expert and advocates for the patient and assists other disciplines as needed for emotionally, mentally, and physically safe interaction.
• Lead and facilitate therapeutic groups in all areas of care that align with the organization and team goals for programming and patient outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate multi-family psychoeducation sessions and assigned topics to promote family awareness, engagement, and understanding.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Sciences, Recreational Therapy, or similar field of study. Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of work experience providing care and support to patients in a behavioral health setting Required
• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Electronic Medical Record (Preferred proficiency)
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary (Required proficiency)
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required (Required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain composure and respond, not react in crisis situations (Required proficiency)
• Exemplifies ICARE values (Required proficiency)
• Holds team members and self-accountable (Required proficiency)
• Understands and welcomes patients, families, and team members with diverse backgrounds (Required proficiency)
• Understands and implements the principles of applied behavior analysis (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Behavior Technician - Behavior Analyst Certification Board - upon hire - Required
• Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute - within 3 months - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through an organization that required hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) - within 3 months - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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