Registered Behavior Technician - Complex Behavior

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Complex Behavior to provide direct ABA-based services to children and adolescents up to age 21, under BCBA supervision. The role focuses on reducing high-intensity behaviors and increasing adaptive skills with structured protocols.

The position requires a high school diploma and RBT certification within 90 days, plus strong communication and data collection abilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide, assess, interpret, and communicate client-specific data in response to treatment protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and the ability to communicate well in person, in writing, and on the phone.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care utilizing applied behavior analysis protocols under the supervision of a BCBA or BCBA-D.
• Protocols are specialized and focus on reduction of client's complex behavior and increasing adaptive skills.
• Protocols are implemented under close clinical oversight.
• Communicates case-related activities with supervisors using written and verbal communication.
• Accurately collects data of patient complex behavior during direct observations.

Skills

Data collection

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Shift Work Day(s) Shift Start Time Shift End Time Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Complex Behavior provides direct client services to children and adolescents, up to age 21, with high-intensity and high-frequency complex behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, property destruction). These behaviors have caused injury and/or damage to themselves, others and/or the environment. Services focus on reduction of complex behaviors and increasing adaptive behaviors under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D). The RBT – Complex Behavior is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Health, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, etc.) Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with children with developmental disabilities Knowledge of normal/abnormal growth and development throughout the age continuum Experience with Microsoft Office Current Registered Behavior Technician certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of employment
• RBT certification within 90 days of employment
• Completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Tier Five within 90 days of employment
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 90 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to provide, assess, interpret, and communicate client-specific data in response to treatment protocols
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and the ability to communicate well in person, in writing, and on the phone
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to quickly adapt to change while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively in pressured situations and demonstrate the ability to diffuse escalating situations

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care utilizing applied behavior analysis protocols under the supervision of a BCBA or BCBA-D.
• Protocols are specialized and focus on reduction of client's complex behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury, property destruction) and increasing adaptive skills.
• Protocols are implemented under close clinical oversight.
• Communicates case-related activities with supervisors using written and verbal communication.
• Accurately collects data of patient complex behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury, property destruction) during direct observations using paper & pencil or computer-based data collection systems.
• Assists in implementation of assessments (e.g., functional analyses) and treatment sessions.
• Assists in data entry, creating graphical depictions of data and adjustment of routine behavioral assessments and protocols.
• Assists in training of caregivers or other relevant providers (e.g., teachers, BCBAs).
• Utilizes safe Marcus Crisis Prevention Program procedures when transporting or working with clients.
• Completes a daily Complex RBT Duty (e.g., ordering supplies, creating packets of documents, tidying up areas of the unit, etc.).
• Delivers excellent customer service through timely communication, responsiveness, and organization.
• Attends unit meetings and required training.

Job Family

Behavioral Health

Primary Location Address

1920 Briarcliff Rd NE

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

#CHOAALLIED Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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