Registered Behavior Technician (Nashville, TN)

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves delivering behavior-analytic services and implementing intervention plans for consumers with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with co-occurring populations and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with co-occurring (IDD/BH) population.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License required.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior intervention plans for consumers.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate progress.
• Assist with crisis planning and respond to urgent needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Registered Behavior Technician Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Behavior Technician, SCTT delivers behavior-analytic services as part of an interdepartmental treatment team to consumers ages 12 and older diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disability and co-occurring behavioral health diagnoses who display severe dysfunction in daily living.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior intervention plans to assist consumers in developing skills and overcoming challenging behaviors.
• Work closely with consumers to conduct functional assessments and provide consistent, ongoing support.
• Assist consumers with developing skills such as communication, social interaction, self‑help, and academic skills.
• Promote positive behavior change by addressing challenging behaviors and teaching emotion regulation skills.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate consumers’ progress and trends.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure care plans incorporate SMART goals that are data‑driven and consumer‑centered.
• Work alongside treatment team members to carry out interventions identified in the care plan.
• Document assessments and interventions timely and with high quality, within organizational standards.
• Assist with crisis planning to proactively support consumers in navigating potential crises safely.
• Respond to urgent/crisis consumer needs with support from Supervisor, Crisis Services, and Treatment Team by developing plans and interventions.
• Engage in daily treatment team meetings, prepare to report on consumer updates, and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with consumers, their supports, treatment team members, and community partners.
• Engage in professional development check‑ins with Supervisor, prepared for case consultation and professional development topics.
• Attend all mandatory in‑services, continuing education and annual health requirements.
• Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures.
• Report all unethical activities to supervisor, Corporate Compliance Office, Values Hotline number or Human Resource Director.
• Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor, Safety Supervisor and/or OSHA Coordinator.
• Be compliant with regulations concerning the privacy and security of consumer’s protected health information (PHI) as established by HIPAA.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow all policies and procedures set by the agency.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with co‑occurring (IDD/BH) population
• Excellent communication, collaboration, initiative, organizational, and coordination skills
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Cell phone

Benefits

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts

EEO Statement

MHC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.