Senior Registered Behavior Technician (52606)

Metrocare Services; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Registered Behavior Technician to join their mission of supporting individuals with developmental and mental health challenges. This role offers the opportunity to implement impactful ABA programming for children with Autism, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care in both clinic and home environments. You'll collaborate closely with a dedicated team, engage in meaningful interactions with families, and help create personalized learning materials. With a commitment to professional development, this position provides a supportive environment to grow your skills while making a significant difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development allowance

Bilingual stipend

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Two years of experience with children with autism preferred.
• Active RBT certification from BACB required.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA programming goals with children with Autism.
• Manage behavior and administer interventions based on treatment plans.
• Document interactions and maintain electronic health records.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to follow simple instructions

Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Valid Texas Driver License

Liability insurance for vehicle

Biannual CPR training

Annual SAMA training

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

General Description

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality, gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.

The Senior Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for implementing Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) programming goals with children with Autism in a clinic-based or in-home environment, as assigned. The primary skills include functional communication training, socialization, and addressing challenging behaviors. Support for the RBT/Behavior Intervention Specialist will include behavior data entry, creation of learning materials, and staffing coverage. The Senior RBT will carry a caseload of individuals receiving ABA treatment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop target goals with the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), parents/caregivers, and other clinical team members.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for individuals served in various formats.
• Plan and utilize appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials.
• Participate in staff and treatment team meetings regularly.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of individuals’ achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Manage behavior and administer interventions according to individualized treatment plans.
• Document interactions and session summaries within electronic health records.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers before and after sessions.
• Maintain an organized, clinical environment for individuals and team members.
• Ensure tracking of supervision hours to maintain RBT credential.
• Input behavioral data and update graphs for individuals served.
• Create learning materials for behavioral interventions.
• Provide session coverage during team absences.
• Deliver at least 22 hours of direct intervention per week.
• Manage missed sessions and schedule up to 8 hours of make-up sessions monthly.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: Two years of experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities
• Must hold an active RBT certification from BACB and maintain it without lapse

Skills:

• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow simple instructions and deal with standardized situations
• Proficiency with computer software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Valid Texas Driver License or equivalent in other states, with ability to obtain Texas license if applicable
• Liability insurance if operating a vehicle for work
• Biannual CPR and annual SAMA training

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, excellent training, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, holidays, retirement plan with employer matching, HSA, professional development allowance, bilingual stipend, and more.

Additional Information

Metrocare is an equal opportunity employer and tobacco-free facility. No recruitment agencies, please.