Registered Behavioral Technician
About The Position
The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center is a program designed to offer individual, tailored assistance and brief (up to 90-day) stabilization for a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or concurrent mental health diagnoses. These individuals are experiencing psychiatric symptoms and/or significant emotional/behavioral changes that negatively impact their functioning and jeopardize their ability to stay in their usual home environment. River Edge Behavioral Health serves over 10,000 Georgians and is a leading resource for mental health, substance use disorder treatments, and supports, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for over 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Requires a High School Diploma.
- Requires certification as a registered behavioral technician.
- At least 2 years working in behavioral health, with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or a related field.
- Must have good computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships with others are a plus.
- Preferred IDD experience.
Responsibilities
- Implement behavior support plans developed by the behavior analyst to promote skill acquisition, replace behaviors, and address challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals in the center.
- Assist staff during crisis situations, utilizing techniques such as de-escalation strategies, calming techniques, and behavior redirection to ensure the safety of all individuals and staff involved.
- Collect and maintain accurate behavioral data, track progress, and inform the behavior analyst of any significant changes.
- Work closely with the behavior analyst and direct support staff to coordinate crisis management approaches and ensure consistency in behavior support strategies.
- Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments by presenting data, conducting staff interviews to assist with identifying triggers and patterns contributing to crisis situations.
- Implement and model behavior support strategies to promote replacement behaviors and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Model appropriate behavior management and crisis intervention techniques for direct support staff based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of interventions, progress notes, and incident reports is essential in your role as an RBT in a crisis center.
- Maintain open communication channels with behavior analysts, individuals, and direct care staff to ensure continuity of care and effective crisis resolution.
- Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
- Maintain RBT certification requirements via CEUs, supervision, etc.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies relevant to crisis services.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- 401 (k) with an employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Discount Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
