RBT Outpatient Services

Behavior Technician/RBT Opportunity

The J.D. McCarty Center is looking for behavior technicians/registered behavior technicians (RBT) to join our outpatient team in Norman, OK. The behavior technician/RBT will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to children with autism. The behavior technician/RBT will collect data on programs and work closely with the board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Salary: $24.00/hr Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic and able to work with children.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of teaching and natural environment play.
• Follow the client's individualized treatment plan and behavior reduction protocols as determined by the board certified behavior analyst (BCBA).
• Collect, record and summarize data on observable client behavior(s).
• Effectively communication with parents and caregivers regarding the client's progress as instructed by the BCBA.
• Assist in preparing client materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings provided by the J.D. McCarty Center.
• Participate in team meetings and training workshops.
• Ensure that the client is always in a safe and positive environment.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Have the registered behavior technician (RBT) certification or previously had certification and be willing to obtain re-certification within 30-45 days of hire.
• A minimum of 1-year experience working as a registered behavior technician in an outpatient clinical or in-home setting.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by the code of ethics as indicated by the behavior analyst certification board.
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA laws.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing) for extending periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in a behavior intervention plan while working with children with challenging behavior.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a background and drug test.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

Benefits:

• Health insurance benefit allowance given or opt out allowance given with proof of health insurance.
• Optional insurance provided: vision, supplemental life, and dependent health, dental, and life
• Flexible spending plans available
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity bonus after 2nd year of employment

Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions.