Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)-Part Time Days

Acadia Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Part Time Registered Behavioral Health Tech for our day shift. Pay is $22 per hour with a $2.00/hr shift differential and runs 7AM–7PM daily, offering engagement with adolescents and adults in a state-of-the-art treatment center.

The role supports ABA therapy teams, ensures patient safety, and involves BSP application, data collection, and ongoing documentation for quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with individuals with IDD, one year preferred.
• Registered Behavioural Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavioural modification techniques per BSP.
• Review assessments and apply treatment techniques as outlined in assessments.
• Data collection and entry in patient records to demonstrate treatment effectiveness.
• Work with an ABA therapist to implement BSP and track progress.
• Ensure patient safety and provide a positive, supportive environment.
• Observe rounds every 15 minutes and document in medical records.
• Assist with admissions and discharges as needed.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of recreational/therapeutic procedures.

Education

High school diploma

6 months experience with IDD

Registered Behavioural Technician certification

Job description

Overview

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesoboro, TN is seeking a Part Time Registered Behavioral Health Tech for our day shift.

Shift Hours: 7AM - 7PM

Pay: $22 per hour

Shift Differentials: $2.00/hr

Joinour team asaRegistered Behavioral Tech (RBT)atTrustPointHospital! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health and working with adolescents and adults. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community through compassion, this position is right for you! TrustPointHospital is a 217-bed,state-of-the-arttreatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to patients needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent,geriatric psychiatry, andmedical psychiatry.

Purpose Statement

Provide specialized care to individuals with IDD diagnosis under the supervision of an ABA Therapist. Application of behavioural support plans (BSP) and behavioural modification techniques specific to each patient. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority Each Registered Behavioral Technician working the specialized IDD unit must possess RBT certification and maintain the certification through mandatory weekly clinical supervision with an ABA Therapist.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Implement behavioural modification techniques that are individualized and outlined in the patient's behavioural support plan (BSP).
• Ability to review and apply treatment techniques outlined in the following assessments: Preference Assessment, Functional Assessment Interview, and Essential for Living Assessment for skill building.
• Data collection and entry into assessment to demonstrate treatment effectiveness.
• Will work directly with and under an ABA therapist to implement, track, update, and modify the patient’s BSP.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and providing excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Patient safety is monitored through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• May obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. accurate.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patient in a non‑threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de‑escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioural improvements and reinforce these behaviours. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed.
• Help with admissions and discharges if needed.
• Lead or co‑lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Standard Expectations

• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organisational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school degree required.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with individuals with IDD, one year preferred.
• Some college in the helping professions (social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) preferred

Licences/Designations/Certifications

• Registered Behavioural Technician certification required.
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.