Registered Behavior Tech | IDD/ADD Services

Valley Behavioral Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician-Interim provides educational and developmental support to children and adolescents with behavioral health challenges or autism in a classroom or clinical setting. The role assists the treatment team in helping clients learn skills and behaviors that support success at home and in the community. RBTs work closely with families, BCBAs, and interdisciplinary teams to provide consistent, compassionate, individualized support that builds communication, social, coping, and daily living skills. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay depends on RBT licensure status. Unlicensed employees start at $16.50 per hour and must obtain certification within the first 120 days, after which pay increases to the licensed rate. Licensed employees start at $19.00 per hour, with pay calculated based on years of licensed experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain RBT certification within 120 days of the start date if not already certified.
Obtain CPR certification after hire.
Obtain Valley de-escalation certification after hire.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with participation in classroom activities, skills groups, and educational outings according to their abilities and needs.
Help the treatment team provide academic and therapeutic structure by applying behavioral techniques and procedures.
Implement therapeutic interventions that encourage and support self-management, communication, and social skills.
Chart assigned clients’ progress through progress notes to support ongoing evaluation of their strengths and opportunities.
Provide input and recommendations to the treatment team for developing and implementing Treatment Plans and Behavioral Intervention/Management Plans.
Assist in de-escalating clients when necessary and intervene when an individual’s behavior poses a threat of harm to themselves or others.
Support client health by assisting with hygiene responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses.
On-demand access to a portion of earned wages before the scheduled payday.
15 days of accrued paid time off annually, increasing by one day with each year of service.
10 paid holidays.
2 wellness days.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance options.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Medical expense reimbursement through the Garner HRA, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Health Savings Account option with company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families, depending on medical plan selection.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions and a company match of up to 6% of annual salary.
Tuition reimbursement.
New licensure reimbursement.
Paid training and conference attendance.
Continuing education reimbursement and paid time for continuing education.