Registered Behavior Technician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Ibrido; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Part-time

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University of Utah Health seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (PRN) to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans for individuals with autism and related disorders across home and community settings. Under supervision, the RBT will support BCBA-led treatment goals and collaborate with families and the clinical team.

Qualified candidates have at least six months of direct behavioral health or patient care experience, and hold a BACB RBT certification with eCredential.

Competenze

• Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience required.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current BACB Registered Behavior Technician certification.

Mansioni

• Models effective behavior support and positive interactions with client and family.
• Governs behavior support components with consideration of medical/psychological/ environmental factors.
• Meets documentation requirements for state and insurance payers.
• Completes orientation and training.
• Implements treatment plans.
• Collects data and monitors progress.
• Assists with onboarding new behavior technicians by modeling procedures.
• Provides peer support during shadowing and skill development.

Conoscenze

Caring demeanor

Professionalism

Team collaboration

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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position involves direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other diagnoses that include skill deficits or behavioral challenges. Under close supervision, the registered behavior technician will provide direct care and implement the treatment goals and objectives mutually developed by the BCBA, family, and clinical team across the home and community based setting. This position provides an excellent entry to the field for people who are interested in psychology, behavior analysis, special education, or other careers in the behavioral sciences.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Models effective behavior support and positive interactions with client and family.
• Collaborates with other clinical team members and gives guidance regarding behavior support components while considering possible medical, psychological, psychiatric, or environmental causes.
• Meets documentation requirements of state and insurance payers.
• Completes orientation and training.
• Implements treatment plans.
• Collects data.
• Assists with onboarding new behavior technicians by modeling procedures.
• Provides peer support during initial shadowing and skill development.
• Demonstrates proper implementation of behavior intervention procedures.
• Shares feedback with supervising BCBA regarding trainee competency (not formal evaluation).
• Completes treatment fidelity/self-monitoring checklists as assigned.
• Helps orient new staff to client-specific safety procedures.
• Completes tasks from the Clinic Operations Task List.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to be caring, positive, energetic, flexible, and motivated to learn.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism including dress, timeliness, and communication.
• Ability to work in context of a team environment and accept feedback.

Qualifications

Required

• Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience; may include CNA, MA, HCA, Teacher’s aide or assistant.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing care in a psychiatric setting. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affiliation/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86542
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type PRN
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon-Fri 10:00AM-6:00PM
Location Name HMHI South
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department HMH PRO 93A AUTISM DIAG CLINIC
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up Hybrid