ABA Tech (RBT) Inpatient-Adult Full Time
About The Position
The ABA Technician works with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient care needs, implement treatment plans, and continually reassess plans according to patient needs. Under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the technician implements behavior-change procedures and behaviorally based programming. The role provides support and empathy to children, adults, and families, and requires strong customer service, organization, problem-solving, reliability, and the ability to manage stressful situations and work independently or as part of a team. The technician maintains relationships with patients and families, documents and reports information in accordance with established policies and procedures, and sustains knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through training and educational opportunities. The position upholds Pine Rest’s healing ministry and its values of integrity, stewardship, empowerment, professional excellence, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrates commitment to the Hospital and Residential Services Model of Care.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder acquired through education or experience.
- Understanding of current therapy principles in the area of expertise.
- On-the-job training or formal education in applying ABA program principles.
- Ability to provide customer service, manage stressful situations, work with others, organize work, solve problems, work independently, and provide support and empathy to patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification.
- Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) certification.
- Graduate education in Psychology, Social Work, or another area related to mental or physical health.
Responsibilities
- Assess, create, and implement behavior plans under the guidance of a BCBA.
- Review behavior plans for progress and efficacy.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, parents, and family members.
- Function as a member of the treatment team.
- Understand principles of behaviorally based programming and design.
- Maintain working knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder through available training and educational opportunities.
- Use established processes to measure patient behaviors.
- Document and report necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
- Apply ABA processes for behavior modification.
- Maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in required programmatic training.
- Provide support to clients and families as needed.
- Help identify treatment barriers within the family system or with the client and develop plans to address them.
- Uphold the healing ministry of Christ through relationships that honor integrity, stewardship, empowerment, professional excellence, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Perform other duties or functions as assigned.
- Demonstrate commitment to the Hospital and Residential Services Model of Care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest.
- Generous PTO for full- and part-time employees.
- Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness.
- Employee Assistance Program with free and discounted services, including therapy, legal, accounting, and gym membership services.
- Tuition discounts for employees and family members through a partnership with Davenport University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
