Senior Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Complex Behavior Program

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sr. RBT to implement behavioral interventions for children with autism and intellectual developmental disability.

You will collect data, analyze treatment strategies, and support a team of psychologists and behavior analysts. Required is a Bachelor's degree in a related field and RBT certification or ability to obtain within 90 days, plus a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, speech-language pathology, or a related field.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment.
• Certification in Marcus Crisis Prevention Program safety training and other safety protocols within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implements behavioral intervention and therapeutic procedures defined by behavior analysts.
• Collects data, analyzes results, and maintains clinical documentation.
• Supports Registered Behavior Technicians through training and feedback and collaborates with psychologists and behavior analysts.
• Provides services in home, school, and community settings and participates in intervention plan updates.

Skills

Problem solving

RBT experience

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/special education/speech-language pathology or related field

Job description

Overview:Monday - Friday 8am-6pmAre you ready to take your career to the next level and make a profound impact on children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder? As a Sr. RBT, you'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge behavioral interventions for those with significant problem behaviors. Guided by a Psychologist and Behavior Analyst, you'll ensure these interventions are executed accurately. You'll collect data, probe treatment strategies, and manage materials while providing functional analyses, behavioral assessments, and day treatment services. Receive expert training to become a certified RBT and ongoing supervision from a team of fun, knowledgeable, and supportive supervisors. Make a meaningful difference by joining our team today!Job Description Summary:Provides and ensures the accurate implementation of the behavioral intervention services for patients diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and intellectual developmental disability. Collects and analyses data, probes treatment strategies, and manages materials.Job Description:Essential Functions:Implements behavioral intervention and therapeutic procedures defined by behavior analysts in areas of communication, play, social, adaptive, coping, problem behavior reduction, pre-employment skills and other skills.Supports, provides intervention, and serves as a liaison to patients in home, school, and community settings.Participates in and supports meetings to clarify and update the client’s intervention plan. Implements probes and provides input for the intervention plan.Collects data related to all therapy activities and complete clinical documentation as directed.Supports Registered Behavior Technicians through training and feedback.Education Requirement:Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, speech or language, or related field, required.Licensure Requirement:Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.Certifications:Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician or ability to gain certification within first 90 days of employment, required.Certification in Marcus Crisis Prevention Program safety training and other safety protocols within 60 days of employment, required.Skills:Effective problem solving skills for when novel or challenging situations arise.Experience:Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician or similar position, required.Experience working with children, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Working OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, StandingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Implementing MCPP and safety protocol strategies.Talk on phone/in personManage physical resistance in a child up to 14 years of ageSwimming (occasionally)"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"