Registered Behavior Technician

HOTBHN; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Payroll Direct Deposit

12 paid holidays

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to coordinate services for individuals with IDD, autism, and dual diagnosis in crisis respite and crisis intervention programs. The role involves crisis response, data collection, and teaching ABA-based skills to clients and families.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s in social work or psychology or an active RBT certification, with 1+ year in the mental health/IDD field preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field or RBT certification.
• Experience with mental illness or IDD preferred; 1+ year in field preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and PMAB certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and train ABA techniques (shaping, prompting, fading, chaining, errorless learning).
• Train parents and staff in ABA techniques across settings.
• Complete preliminary functional analyses and collect/graph data.
• Monitor and document consumer activities and progress.
• Communicate progress to treatment team and participate in planning.
• Comply with safety and health regulations; align with agency mission.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Rapid learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology

RBT certification

HS diploma + RBT

Job description

Registered Behavior Technician

Pay information not provided.

This position is continually posted

This post is always listed; please contactHuman Resources to see if there is a position currently available: 254-297-7258

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Coordinates and provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism, and for consumers with dual diagnosis, in IDD Crisis Respite and Crisis Intervention Programs. Duties include but are not limited to responding to (potential and actual) crisis situations for families and/or schools making calls to IDD Intake, and in response to referrals from Mental Health MCOT staff, monitoring and assessing consumer behavior, preparing training plans and teaching consumers social, communication, and coping skills. Duties also include demonstrating and teaching applied behavior analysis techniques to consumers and family members. Training occurs in crisis respite facility, in group homes, Day Habilitation programs, and family homes. Additional requirements are maintaining consumer records and making recommendations to refer consumers to other programs to meet individual needs. This position will require flexible hours and may require immediate response to crisis situations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Facilitates and provides training in ABA techniques, including shaping, prompting, fading, chaining, errorless learning.
• Conduct parent, group home staff, Day Habilitation staff, and respite staff training in ABA techniques.
• Ability to complete preliminary functional analysis, collect, document and graph data.
• Monitors, documents, and maintain records of consumer activities and progress.
• Communicates information about consumer progress to treatment team and participates in interdisciplinary team planning to assist with treatment plan formulation and implementation.
• Comply with all safety and health requirements and regulations in accordance with all applicable standards.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with the Agency’s mission.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education

A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field or a Registered Behavior Technician certification is required. (High School Diploma will satisfy the requirements with the addition of RBT certification.) At least 1 year related experience in the field of Mental Illness or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is preferred with preference given to those who have worked with individuals who have challenging behaviors. At least 1 year of case management experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The person must have well-developed interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills, and be a team player with a desire to provide a high level of service. The person in this position must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, learn quickly, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization. General working knowledge of basic behavior principles is required. Must maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and PMAB. Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures. Possess the physical stamina to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to go down onto both knees, one knee at a time, and be able to draw oneself up from the floor. Must be able to assist consumers to the floor in a safe manner as well as assist back to upright position. Must be free of communicable disease to report to work. Exhibits appropriate work behaviors by working harmoniously with others, and without endangering the safety of self or others.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Networkstrives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year
• Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
• **Certain Requirements Apply**
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment

• Department: Clifton Street Clinic
• This is a non-management position
• This is a full time position