Registered Behavior Technician

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to work under BCBA supervision in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will implement ABA-based treatment plans while ensuring a safe setting for patients at risk of harm to self or others during their stay.

The role requires a psychology-related bachelor’s degree, BLS and RBT certifications (RBT to be obtained within 30 days). Crisis prevention certification is a plus, with ABA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is required.
• BLS and RBT certifications are required or obtained soon after starting.
• Experience with ABA principles with autism or related disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment programming under BCBA supervision to ensure safety.
• Assists the patient care team through observation and communication about status.
• Maintains accountability for personal development and teamwork.

Skills

ABA principles experience

Observation and reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Sociology, or other related degree

BLS certification

RBT Certification

Crisis prevention certification

Job description

We are searching for a Registered Behavior Technician — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Care will be delivered incorporating principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Family Centered Care, in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Sociology, or other related degree required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• RBT Certification - Registered Behavior Technician (obtained within 30 days of entering the role*)
• Crisis prevention certification preferred
• 1 year experience with implementing Applied Behavior Analysis principles with patients with Autism or Intellectual Disability preferred
• *Must sign attached Attestation if the BLS Certification and/or RBT license is not active prior to entering this role.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment programming under the supervision of the BCBA, for patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay
• Assists the patient care team through observation and communication about patients’ status.
• Maintains accountability for development of self
• Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills