Registered Behavior Technician

Job Description We are searching for a Registered Behavior Technician — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Care will be delivered incorporating principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Family Centered Care, in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. We are searching for a Registered Behavior Technician — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Care will be delivered incorporating principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Family Centered Care, in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Sociology, or other related degree required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required RBT Certification - Registered Behavior Technician (obtained within 30 days of entering the role*) Crisis prevention certification preferred 1 year experience with implementing Applied Behavior Analysis principles with patients with Autism or Intellectual Disability preferred Must sign attached Attestation if the BLS Certification and/or RBT license is not active prior to entering this role. Responsibilities Provides treatment programming under the supervision of the BCBA, for patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment, risk of harm to self and others during their hospital stay Assists the patient care team through observation and communication about patients’ status. Maintains accountability for development of self Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills About Us Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr