Registered Behavior Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic as a Behavior Technician providing compassionate care to patients with autism. You will implement treatment plans under supervision, communicate with families, and receive training to support your professional growth. The role requires an Associate's degree and dedication to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Comprehensive benefits for health and well-being

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience working with children with autism preferred.
• Must complete 40-hour coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Gather and implement treatment plans using applied behavior analysis.
• Document and assist in functional behavior assessments.
• Communicate with parents regarding progress and strategies.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Behavior Technicians focus on delivering exceptional and compassionate care to our patients and their families. You will work under supervision of the Behavior Analyst to provide care to multiple patients with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities. Your primary duties will include:

+ Gathering and implementing approved treatment plans using applied behavior analysis.

+ Applying reinforcement procedures effectively.

+ Documenting and assisting with conducting functional behavior assessments.

+ Communicating with parents regarding progress, troubleshooting, strategies for at home, and more.

+ Participating in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

+ Is dedicated to providing empathetic and compassionate patient-centered care.

+ Is flexible and enjoys working with young children.

+ Has effective communication skills and is open to feedback.

+ Currently has an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or another closely related field.

We provide a supportive environment and value our team members. We offer many opportunities for growth and advancement, as well as excellent benefits.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently; fluently implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels; follow the prompting hierarchy; apply reinforcement procedures effectively, utilize SDs that are clear, concise and consistent; utilize prompt fading, shaping, and chaining procedures.

+ Assist Outpatient Behavior Analyst in conducting functional behavior assessments to include conducting a record review and Functional Assessment Interview, define behavior and choose appropriate method of data collection, summarize environment, setting events, and medical information.

+ Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress, troubleshoot, generalization strategies for home, and other elements of parent training as designated by Outpatient Behavior Analyst.

+ Participate in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst.

+ Other duties as assigned.

**Education:**

+ Associate's degree required; can be offset by 6 month's ABA experience.

+ Bachelor's degree preferred.

**Certifications:**

+ Must complete 40-hour coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) prior to start date.

+ RBT competency assessment and exam must be complete within 30 days of hire.

+ A BCBA or BCaBA certification may substitute for the requirement of obtaining or having an active RBT Certification

**Complexity of Work:**

+ Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.

+ Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work and build rapport with parents of diverse backgrounds.

+ Computer efficiency is a must.

**Work Experience:**

+ 6 months of experience working with children with autism utilizing applied behavior analysis preferred.

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

+ Physically able to manage patients of varying weight and sizes.

+ Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities