Registered Behavioral Technician - Onsite

Sevita; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual bonus plan

Career development and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sevita in Bethlehem is seeking a Behavioral Technician to assist in implementing behavior management programs while supporting individuals in gaining essential skills. This position involves establishing therapeutic relationships, collaborating with treatment teams, and accurately collecting behavior data.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma, Registered Behavioral Technician Certification, and effective communication skills. Full-time roles come with a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification is essential.
• Preferably have experience in a related field.
• Exceptional communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to empathize while providing guidance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior management programs for individuals served.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships and collaborate with treatment teams.
• Accurately collect and document behavior data.
• Promote safe replacement behaviors to enhance communication and problem-solving skills.
• Attend and participate in clinical meetings and updates.

Skills

Behavioral therapy

Communication skills

Empathy

Behavior management techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Behavioral Technician Certification

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Behavioral Technician

Do you have experience in behavioral therapy and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? In the Behavioral Technician role, you will be responsible for ensuring behavior management programs are consistently implemented for people served.

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship by building rapport with the person served.
• Follow the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seek out appropriate consultation.
• Collaborate with the family and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals.
• Educate parents/guardians on reinforcement and intervention information when requested.
• Promote safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
• Review progress of people served objectively using behavior analytic methods, identify solutions to barriers, and make recommendations to the supervisor and behavior analyst when needed.
• Accurately collect behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording as needed.
• Ensure all documentation, both staff and person served related is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete incident reports as required by agency policy and procedure.
• Review daily updates for person served such as new programs, access level changes, scheduled sessions, etc., implement programs and train staff on implementation.
• Ensure proper implementation and retraining as needed by routinely communicating with staff.
• Schedule and prepare for leisure activities to keep persons served engaged and active when therapy sessions are not taking place.
• Attend clinical meetings as assigned such as access review meetings, clinical team meetings, progress conferences, etc.
• Responsible for providing up-to-date residential status of participants and identifying problem areas affecting the participant. Follow through with solutions based upon clinical team recommendations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification
• Preferred experience in related field
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holiday pay, annual bonus plan
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.