Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
About The Position
Laurel Heights Hospital, a 112-bed facility in Atlanta, Georgia, provides psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders, including autism. Its multidisciplinary team partners with youth and families in a supportive, therapeutic environment. The hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Behavior Technician to help individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders acquire functional skills and reduce challenging behaviors. The Behavior Technician provides one-to-one behavioral intervention to patients with mental and behavioral health needs and supports facility treatment teams. The role implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, including instructing patients and facility personnel. The technician works with patients individually or in groups to carry out skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans, collects and records data, creates and maintains materials, writes progress notes, maintains the point store, and plans facility incentives. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
- Two years of experience as an MHT or RBT.
- At least two years of experience in a psychiatric setting with children and adolescents.
- Mental health professional with knowledge of behavior management.
- Working knowledge of behavior management and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Effective oral, written, and listening communication skills.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
- Certified in CPR and HWC, or able to complete the required training upon hire.
- Ability to lift or move approximately 50 pounds and maintain varied postures, including kneeling, squatting, sitting, and standing, for extended periods.
- Ability to fully participate with a team in safely restraining or secluding patients as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- RBT certification is preferred; alternatively, complete a BACB-approved RBT course in a timely manner and keep BACB registration current.
- Experience in a residential facility is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one behavioral intervention services to patients with mental or behavioral health needs.
- Support facility treatment teams.
- Implement ABA-based programs as directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, including instructing patients and facility personnel.
- Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans with patients in individual or group settings.
- Collect and record data.
- Create and maintain materials.
- Write progress notes.
- Maintain the point store and plan facility incentives.
- Participate with a team in safely restraining or secluding patients as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life, retirement, short-term and long-term disability, and supplemental insurance.
- Supervision and experience hours for those pursuing BCBA certification.
- Employee assistance program and employee perks network.
- Guaranteed full-time hours (40 per week).
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Supportive supervisory team in an exciting and fast-paced work environment.
- Opportunity to positively impact the lives of people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders who come to Laurel Heights for treatment.
