Part Time Registered Behavior Technician

Metrocare Services•Desoto, TX

About The Position

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state. Job Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. The Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for the implementation of Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) programming goals with children with Autism in a clinic-based environment or in-home environment, as assigned. The primary skill domains of clinical support for individuals served are functional communication training, socialization, and addressing challenging behaviors.

Requirements

High School Diploma
One (1) year of working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities preferred, but not required
Basic math skills required for this position.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Ability to utilize Internet for resources.
Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment. Liability insurance required if employee would operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
Bi- annual training in CPR and annual training in SAMA, company training provided.
Registered Behavior Technician (on the job training will be provided for this if needed. This must be completed within 6 weeks of hire date)

Responsibilities

Collaborate to develop target goals with the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), parent/caregivers, and other members of the clinical team.
Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned individuals served in a 1:1, 1:2, or group-format.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials.
Participate in staff and treatment team meetings on a regular basis or as assigned
Conduct ongoing assessments of individuals served achievement through formal and informal testing at the directive of the clinical supervisor(s)
Manage the behavior of individuals served and administer appropriate interventions according to the individualized treatment plan
Document interactions and session summaries within electronic health record
Communicate effectively with parents and/or routine caregivers prior to and following sessions
Assist in maintaining an organized, clinical environment for individuals served and fellow team members
Responsible to track supervision hours to ensure maintenance of their RBT credential.
Deliver a minimum of 30 hours of direct intervention service per week
Other duties may be assigned as needed