Registered Behavior Technician

Full Time • ESABA Houston Are you looking for job opportunities in Houston or Baytown, TX? Well, you're in luck! ESABA currently has openings for individuals interested in making a difference in the autism community. If you have a passion for helping others and want to contribute to the field of behavioral health, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Registered Behavior Technician - Full Time | Outpatient Location: 10830 Craighead Dr., Houston, TX 77025 (Houston) 3711 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77512 (Baytown) JOB REF: 24-009 TALENT AREA: Applied Behavior Analysis JOB SHIFT: Monday - Friday | 8:30am – 4pm JOB TYPE: Full-Time POSTED DATE: Monday, May 13, 2024 JOB SUMMARY The RBT at Elite Spectrum ABA is entrusted with a great deal of responsibility for the care of their patients. They must work within the guidance and oversight of a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or RBT Supervisor to deliver behavior analysis services and techniques to the best of their abilities. They work closely with supervisors to ensure exceptional patient safety, meet expectations, provide effective services, maintain confidentiality, and help achieve the best possible outcomes. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Measurement Implement procedures such as continuous and discontinuous measurement. Collect data on client behaviors electronically. Describe the behaviors and environments in observable and measurable terms. Assessment Assist in conducting preference and/or functional assessments. Skill Acquisition Identify the essential components of a written skill acquisition plan and prepare for the session as required by the plan. Use contingencies of reinforcement, continuous or intermittent schedules. Utilize discrete‑trial teaching methods, and naturalistic teaching strategies such as incidental teaching, task analysis, chaining approaches, and discrimination training. Carry out stimulus control transfer, prompting, prompt fading, generalization, maintenance, shaping, and token economy processes. Behavior Reduction Identify the key elements of a written behavior plan and the typical roles that behavior plays. Incorporate interventions that adjust motivating operations and discriminative stimuli. Put differential reinforcement procedures into effect (e.g., DRA, DRO). Documentation and Reporting Prepare objective session notes that meet legal, regulatory, and professional standards, including an accurate account of the session. Maintain consistent dialogue with a supervisor and ask queries as needed. Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice Adhere to BACB's RBT supervision requirements and the role of RBTs in the service‑delivery system. Communicate with stakeholders (family, caregivers, other professionals) as authorized. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an 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 At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED BACB RBT Certification (active and in good standing). American Heart Association CPR/BLS with a live component, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job through ongoing assessments. Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary for patient and employee safety. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, providers, and co‑workers using positive language principles. Ability to work independently, handle challenging therapy procedures, and exercise sound judgment. Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Proficient computer knowledge. Professional competence. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: Yes Other (dept approved): Yes Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour PERKS AND BENEFITS Elite Spectrum ABA offers health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement planning options, quarterly mental health days, family leave, flexible scheduling, remote work options, and professional development support including certification reimbursement. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr