Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Full Time - Somerset, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health•Somerset, NJ

35d

About The Position

Registered behavior technicians (RBTs) provide applied-behavior-analytic services for patients diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses under the direction of a professional behavior analyst (e.g., board certified behavior analyst, licensed psychologist). RBTs assist with patient assessments and program implementation. RBTs assist with organizing and maintaining data-collection and statistical-analysis systems, research activities, and staff training.

Requirements

High-school degree/GED
American Heart Association BLS Provider
Completion of RBT Competency Assessment of the BACB prior to or within 1 month of start date
Must pass RBT exam within 3 months of start date
American Heart Association BLS Provider
Must be able to move, lift, and carry patients and objects
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve independently lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assisting with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds
Use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
Frequent movement, use of limbs, and good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
Extended periods of standing or sitting

Nice To Haves

Experience working with patients or individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses in an educational, instructional, or therapeutic setting

Responsibilities

Conduct sessions with patients using standard procedures under the direction of a professional behavior analyst
Provide suggestions of possible procedures and methods to a professional behavior analyst
Assist professional behavior analyst in implementing intake, assessment, treatment, and discharge procedures
Prepare initial drafts of session materials, session descriptions, and progress notes
Enter assessment and treatment data into spreadsheets and graph the data
Report the behavior and environment in observable and measurable terms to a professional behavior analyst and provide goal updates
Perform initial analysis of findings and present recommendations to a professional behavior analyst
Assist in the creation of data-collection protocols and systems
Assist with the development of skill-acquisition programs (e.g., increasing acceptance and consumption of healthy food and liquid, developmental feeding skills such as self-feeding or chewing, social and communication skills, curriculum-based developmental, social skills)
Assist with the development of behavior-reduction programs (e.g., extinction protocols to reduce inappropriate mealtime behavior, non-contingent reinforcement to reduce crying, functional communication training)
Assist in the training of caregivers (e.g., parents, school personnel)
Use behavioral skills training methods to teach novel therapists, new staff members, and practicum students case specific protocols, procedures, and data collection systems
Maintaining an open line of communication with caregivers (e.g., daily progress, treatment changes, general updates)
Anticipating case related needs (e.g., inventory of supplies, creating session materials)
Prepare initial drafts of patient s discharge summary and treatment recommendations following discharge from the program
Prepare your team for any planned absences
Help to provide direction to and training of new RBTs
Assist in organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of department location, materials, and equipment
Assist clinical faculty and professional behavior analysts with various research activities