Registered Behavior Technician

About the position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Behavior Technicians focus on delivering exceptional and compassionate care to our patients and their families. You will work under supervision of the Behavior Analyst to provide care to multiple patients with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and implementing approved treatment plans using applied behavior analysis.
• Applying reinforcement procedures effectively.
• Documenting and assisting with conducting functional behavior assessments.
• Communicating with parents regarding progress, troubleshooting, strategies for at home, and more.
• Participating in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst.
• Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently.
• Fluently implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels.
• Follow the prompting hierarchy; apply reinforcement procedures effectively.
• Utilize SDs that are clear, concise and consistent; utilize prompt fading, shaping, and chaining procedures.
• Assist Outpatient Behavior Analyst in conducting functional behavior assessments to include conducting a record review and Functional Assessment Interview.
• Define behavior and choose appropriate method of data collection, summarize environment, setting events, and medical information.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress, troubleshoot, generalization strategies for home, and other elements of parent training as designated by Outpatient Behavior Analyst.
• Participate in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required; can be offset by 6 month's ABA experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must complete 40-hour coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) prior to start date.
• RBT competency assessment and exam must be complete within 30 days of hire.
• A BCBA or BCaBA certification may substitute for the requirement of obtaining or having an active RBT Certification.
• 6 months of experience working with children with autism utilizing applied behavior analysis preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Dedicated to providing empathetic and compassionate patient-centered care.
• Flexible and enjoys working with young children.
• Effective communication skills and is open to feedback.

Benefits

• Resources to learn and grow.
• A fulfilling career for everyone.
• Comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future.