Registered Behavior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Behavior Technician - Full Time | Outpatient (77025)

JOB REF: 26-001

TALENT AREA: Applied Behavior Analysis

JOB SHIFT: Monday - Friday || 8:30am – 4pm 

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

 

JOB SUMMARY
The RBT at Elite Spectrum ABA has significant responsibility for patient care. They must work under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or RBT Supervisor to deliver behavior analysis services and techniques effectively. Close collaboration with supervisors ensures exceptional patient safety. RBTs must meet expectations, provide effective services, and maintain high patient confidentiality to deliver excellent patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Requirements:

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

Measurement 

1. Implement procedures such as continuous and discontinuous measurement. (EF)

2. Collect data on client behaviors electronically. (EF)

3. Describe the behaviors and environments in observable and measurable terms. (EF)

Skill Acquisition 

1. Identify the essential components of a written skill acquisition plan. Prepare for the session as required by the skill acquisition plan. 

2. Use contingencies of reinforcement (e.g., conditioned/unconditioned reinforcement, continuous/intermittent schedules). (EF)

3. Utilize discrete-trial teaching methods, and naturalistic teaching strategies such as incidental teaching, task analysis, chaining approaches, and discrimination training. (EF)

4. Carry out stimulus control transfer, prompt and prompt fading, generalization, maintenance, shaping, and token economy processes.

Behavior Reduction 

1. Able to identify the key elements of a written behavior plan, as well as the typical roles that behavior plays. 

2. Incorporate interventions that are based on adjusting elements such as motivating operations and discerning stimuli. (EF)

3. Put differential reinforcement procedures into effect (e.g., DRA, DRO). (EF)

Documentation and Reporting 

1. Able to identify the key elements of a written behavior plan, as well as the typical roles that behavior plays. Prepare objective session notes, which must meet the necessary legal, regulatory, and professional standards. Include an accurate account of all that happened during the session. (EF)

2. Maintaining a consistent dialogue with a supervisor is essential and all inquiries should be made. Elite is open to all questions, and it is vital to comprehend the scientific aspects of our work. (EF)

Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice 

Adhere to BACB supervision requirements, communicate with stakeholders, maintain professional boundaries, and uphold client dignity.



 

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations section.
• Student of an education program on a path to working with persons diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ year of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• BACB RBT Certification (must be active and in good standing)
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS with a live component or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrates job-related skills and competencies through assessments and evaluations.
• Effective communication with patients, providers, and co-workers is essential.
• Independent, skilled, and capable of handling challenging situations.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate professional competence