Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Level 1 Provider

Catalyst•St. Cloud, MN

15h

About The Position

A Registered Behavior Technician provides one-on-one behavioral intervention services to children with special needs and support to their families under the close supervision of a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). RBTs may work with clients in-home, in-school, in-center, and in the community. Each Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will continue to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the Behavior Support Plan in achieving identified goals and objectives by collecting data and writing progress notes. Effective communication with supervisors and parents is essential to the RBT’s success and must be present at all times. RBTs will complete a BACB-approved RBT course and keep registration current. Other responsibilities include the following: Understanding and adhering to established policies and procedures, standards, and consistently interpreting and accurately performing all assigned responsibilities. Pairing and building rapport with clients, families, stakeholders and their Team members. Attending all collaboration, case meetings, and team training meetings. Recording detailed session notes, keeping accurate client data in real-time, and maintaining records well-documented. Observing confidentiality and safeguarding all patient-related information. Demonstrating effective time-management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments. Maintaining a clean and neat work environment. Demonstrating sound judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making. Exemplary skills in self-management and communication. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have ABA experience
Must meet the MN EIDBI Level 1 Provider requirements (listed below)
Have at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience and/or training in the examination and/or treatment of people with autism spectrum disorder or a related condition OR completed the equivalent in graduate-level coursework at an accredited university (Coursework must be documented in one or more of the following areas: ASD or related condition diagnostics, ASD or related condition treatment strategies or child development.)
In addition, a person must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Have a doctoral or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or related fields
2. Be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB)
3. Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or a related field and advanced certification in one of the DHS-recognized treatment modalities
4. Be a Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) through the BACB and have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience that meets all registration, supervision and continuing education requirements of the certification OR Have completed or are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university in one of the behavioral or child-development sciences or a related field.
OR Have at least 6,000 hours of clinical experience providing early intervention services in Applied Behavior Analysis AND have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have completed the required training for Level III providers.

Responsibilities

Providing one-on-one behavioral intervention services to children with special needs and support to their families under the close supervision of a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of the Behavior Support Plan in achieving identified goals and objectives by collecting data and writing progress notes
Maintaining effective communication with supervisors and parents
Completing a BACB-approved RBT course and keep registration current
Understanding and adhering to established policies and procedures, standards, and consistently interpreting and accurately performing all assigned responsibilities
Pairing and building rapport with clients, families, stakeholders and their Team members
Attending all collaboration, case meetings, and team training meetings
Recording detailed session notes, keeping accurate client data in real-time, and maintaining records well-documented
Observing confidentiality and safeguarding all patient-related information
Demonstrating effective time-management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments
Maintaining a clean and neat work environment
Demonstrating sound judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making
Exemplary skills in self-management and communication
Performing other duties as assigned