Registered Behavioral Technician

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Highland Circle (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health Center in Macon, GA seeks a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) for the Specialized Transitional Home. The role supports three to four residents with individualized plans, helping them learn life skills and integrate into the community.

You will implement behavior support plans, respond to crises, collect data, and work with the treatment team to ensure consistent behavior strategies.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Requires certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health/IDD or related field.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support plans developed by the Behavior Analyst to address crisis situations and challenging behaviors.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and behavior redirection to ensure safety.
• Collect and document behavioral data during crisis events to track progress and inform intervention planning.
• Collaborate with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management approaches.
• Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments and analyzing data to identify triggers and patterns.
• Implement proactive behavior support strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce harms.
• Assist in training home staff on crisis intervention, ABA principles, and behavior management.
• Maintain accurate documentation including interventions, progress notes, and incident reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

RBT certification

Job description

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) at Specialized Transitional Home.

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

The Specialized Transitional Home

is a program designed to assist three to four individuals whose needs cannot be met by less intensive support options. This program offers support in learning life and leisure skills, personal care, and community integration, as outlined in each person's individualized plan.

Location/Schedule

1881 Twin Pines Drive, Macon, Georgia Rotating shifts Sun-Sat 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.

Responsibilities:

• Implement behavior support plans developed by the Behavior Analyst to address crisis situations and challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals in the facility.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations using trained techniques such as de-escalation strategies, calming methods, and behavior redirection to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
• Collect and document behavioral data during crisis events to track progress and support ongoing intervention planning.
• Collaborate closely with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team members, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management approaches and ensure consistency in behavior support strategies.
• Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments and analyzing behavioral data to identify triggers and patterns that contribute to crisis situations.
• Implementing proactive behavior support strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce the likelihood of harmful behaviors.
• Assist in training home staff on crisis intervention techniques, behavior management strategies, and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including interventions, progress notes, and incident reports, as required for the RBT role in the home.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Requires certification as a registered behavioral technician.
• At least 1 year working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.