Lead Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)- Days

Lead Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) – Days Join our team as a Lead Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) at TrustPoint Hospital. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health and working with adolescents and adults. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community through compassion, this position is right for you! TrustPoint Hospital is a 217‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art treatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to patients needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry. Shift Hours: 7 AM – 7 PM, 7 PM – 7 AM Schedule Options: Full time: Three 12‑hour shifts per week with rotating weekends. Shift Differentials: Up to $4.50/hr Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Company‑paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance Disability benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program Paid Holidays for work‑life balance Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement Purpose Statement: Provide specialized care to individuals with IDD diagnosis under the supervision of an ABA Therapist. Application of behavioral support plans (BSP) and behavioral modification techniques specific to each patient. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Each Registered Behavioral Technician working the specialized IDD unit must possess RBT certification and maintain the certification through mandatory weekly clinical supervision with an ABA Therapist. Essential Functions Implement behavioral modification techniques that are individualized and outlined in the patient’s behavioral support plan (BSP). Review and apply treatment techniques outlined in the following assessments: Preference Assessment, Functional Assessment Interview, and Essential for Living Assessment for skill building. Data collection and entry into assessment to demonstrate treatment effectiveness. Work directly with and under an ABA therapist to implement, track, update, and modify the patient’s BSP. Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and providing excellent customer services. Ensure the well‑being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. Conduct safety checks and ensure that supervision is conducted at 15‑minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient’s medical record. Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. Monitor patient safety through required rounds completed timely. Patient room is clean and uncluttered. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care. May obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly. Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Respond to distressed patient in a non‑threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress. Apply de‑escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary. As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible. Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately. Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness. Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed. Help with admissions and discharges if needed. Lead or co‑lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures. Other Functions Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Standard Expectations Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality. Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Education / Experience / Skill Requirements High school degree required. At least 6 months’ experience working with individuals with IDD, one year preferred. Some college in the helping professions (social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) preferred. Licenses / Designations / Certifications Registered Behavioral Technician certification required. CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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