Registered Behavior Technician

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks a 1:1 behavioral support professional to provide assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention for children and adolescents with severe behavioral disorders. The role includes organizing data systems, supporting research activities, and staff training, with a potential backup for patient assessments as needed.

All interventions follow a treatment plan directed by a BCBA or licensed psychologist.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months experience working with children.
• Licensed as a Registered Behavioral Technician or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must be proficient in data entry and creating/update graphs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention for children and adolescents with behavioral disorders.
• Support data collection systems, data analysis, research activities, and staff training.
• May act as backup for patient assessments and program implementation as needed.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing case and department materials and systems.

Skills

Data collection

Data entry & graphs

Verbal & written communication

Calm, patient demeanor

Professional interaction

Organization & time management

Compliance & mission alignment

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Requisition Number: Staff_14930

Department

Department MMI Specialized Behavior Interv 50000703

Business Unit

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Provide direct, 1:1, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention supports (e.g., behavioral therapy services) to children and adolescents diagnosed with severe behavioral disorders. This position will assist with organizing and maintaining data collection and statistical analysis systems, research activities, and staff training for the program. May function as a backup for patient assessments and program implementation on an as needed basis. This position will also assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing case and department materials and systems.

All behavioral therapy strategies and intervention components will occur through the implementation of a treatment plan that is prepared and directed by a BCBA or BCBA -D/Licensed Psychologist.

* This position will regularly encounter potentially moderate- to high-risk care situations that could result in bodily harm to the employee. These situations may include, but are not limited to, providing behavioral therapy in situations where the patients display property destruction, emotional outbursts, verbal insults, and physical aggression. This position will receive specialized behavior management training.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

NA

Required Experience

Required Experience Less than 1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Must have a minimum of six months experience working with children

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Licensed as a Registered Behavioral Technician or ability to obtain a Registered Behavioral Technician license within 90 days of hire date

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1. Ability to prepare for and collect data.
• 2. Ability to enter data and update graphs using a computer program.
• 3. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• 4. Ability to remain calm and patient during challenging situations.
• 5. Must be able to adhere to the principles and mission of the Institute.
• 6. Ability to interact professionally with colleagues, supervisors, caregivers, and other service providers.
• 7. Ability to establish organizational systems and time management strategies.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

NA

Preferred Experience:

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

NA

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of six months experience working with children?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of six months experience working with children, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA). (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you licensed as a Registered Behavioral Technician or do you have the ability to obtain a Registered Behavioral Technician license within 90 days of hire date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA. (Open Ended Question)
• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.