Behavioral Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for implementing treatment plans, and implementing behavior intervention plans with the assistance of the BCBA.

Mission Statement - To make profound positive differences in the lives of people with disabilities as they learn, work, and play in their communities.

5 Core Values - Supporting Persons with Disabilities; Being Person Focused; Excellence In All We Do; Financial Stability for Sustained Growth & Impact; Acting With Integrity & Respect.

Conduct 1:1 behavioral therapy

Write well-written and objective session summary notes, behavior notes, and parent communication notes

Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures

Track BCBA supervision hours and maintain RBT certification

Follow the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code

Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings

Teach and model functional play according to the age level

Follow intervention and treatment plans as written

Always display professionalism

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Must be skilled in Microsoft Office and computers

Ability to document precisely

Have excellent social skills

Pass the RBT Certification Exam within 60 days of hire

Maintain required training including CPR/1st Aid

Have reliable transportation for commute between assigned worksites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities.

Physical Demands

Walking, running, sitting on the floor, crawling, and blocking

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Pay and Benefits

RBT pay starting at $20 an hour. After 1 year of Easter Seals TN service pay automatically increases to $21 an hour. Plus evening and weekend shift differential of an additional $2 an hour. Eligible for quarterly lump sum bonuses after achieving billing milestone. Paid training to become a certified RBT. If already a certified RBT, eligible for a one-time only bonus of $1500 after achieving billing milestone.

Benefits • 40 hours eligible for PTO. Great benefits package including employer paid life insurance and long term disability and 70% paid health insurance. Holiday Pay and other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.