Registered Behavior Technician

Metrocare Services

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare's Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

The Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for the implementation of Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) programming goals with children with Autism in a clinic-based environment or in-home environment, as assigned. The primary skill domains of clinical support for individuals served are functional communication training, socialization, and addressing challenging behaviors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to develop target goals with the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), parent/caregivers, and other members of the clinical team.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned individuals served in a 1:1, 1:2, or group-format.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials.
• Participate in staff and treatment team meetings on a regular basis or as assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of individuals served achievement through formal and informal testing at the directive of the clinical supervisor(s)
• Manage the behavior of individuals served and administer appropriate interventions according to the individualized treatment plan
• Document interactions and session summaries within electronic health record
• Communicate effectively with parents and/or routine caregivers prior to and following sessions
• Assist in maintaining an organized, clinical environment for individuals served and fellow team members
• Responsible to track supervision hours to ensure maintenance of their RBT credential.
• Deliver a minimum of 30 hours of direct intervention service per week
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Competencies:

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws
• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, problem solving, and respect for confidentiality
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• One (1) year of working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities preferred, but not required

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math skills required for this position.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
• Liability insurance required if employee would operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Bi-annual training in CPR and annual training in SAMA, company training provided.
• Registered Behavior Technician (on the job training will be provided for this if needed. This must be completed within 6 weeks of hire date)

Benefits Information and Perks:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year
• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free. No Recruitment Agencies Please