Registered Behavior Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating weekends

Day shift

12-hour shifts

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Inpatient staff member for the Main Campus Dearth Tower. The role involves 1:1 patient care within the acute inpatient unit, collaborating with the treatment team to address challenging behaviors and support patient progress.

Responsibilities include data collection to inform individualized behavior plans, and coordination with licensed professionals to implement and report outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with experience in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience with children diagnosed with developmental delay preferred.
• RBT certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients, treatment team and staff to address challenging behavior.
• Perform 1:1 patient care and observation to collect data for behavior plans.
• Assist in developing, implementing and reporting on individualized behavior plans with licensed professionals.
• Work with children aged 4–18 in an inpatient behavioral health unit.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred in Psychology or related field

Tools

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

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.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Bachelors of Science or Arts in Psychology

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

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