Job Summary

Registered behavior technicians (RBTs) provide applied-behavior-analytic services for patients diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses under the direction of a professional behavior analyst (e.g., board certified behavior analyst, licensed psychologist). RBTs assist with patient assessments and program implementation. RBTs assist with organizing and maintaining data-collection and statistical-analysis systems, research activities, and staff training.

Essential Job Functions

Applied-Behavior-Analytic Services

• Conduct sessions with patients using standard procedures under the direction of a professional behavior analyst
• Provide suggestions of possible procedures and methods to a professional behavior analyst
• Assist professional behavior analyst in implementing intake, assessment, treatment, and discharge procedures
• Prepare initial drafts of session materials and protocols
• Create assessment and treatment graphs as needed
• Gather daily treatment plan with case billing provider
• Report the behavior and environment in observable and measurable terms to a professional behavior analyst and provide goal updates
• Perform initial analysis of findings and present recommendations to a professional behavior analyst
• Assist in the creation of data-collection protocols and systems
• Assist with the development of skill-acquisition programs (e.g., increasing acceptance and consumption of healthy food and liquid, developmental feeding skills such as self-feeding or chewing, social and communication skills, curriculum-based developmental, social skills)
• Assist with the development of behavior-reduction programs (e.g., extinction protocols to reduce inappropriate mealtime behavior, non-contingent reinforcement to reduce crying, functional communication training)
• Prepare materials and assist in the training of caregivers (e.g., parents, school personnel)
• Use behavioral skills training methods to teach novel therapists, new staff members, and practicum students case-specific protocols, procedures, and data collection systems
• Maintaining an open line of communication with caregivers (e.g., daily progress, treatment changes, general updates)
• Anticipating case-related needs (e.g., inventory of supplies, creating session materials)
• Prepare initial drafts of patient s discharge summary and treatment recommendations following discharge from the program
• Prepare your team for any planned absences

Auxiliary Program Support

• Assist in organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of department location, materials, and equipment

• Assist clinical faculty and professional behavior analysts with various research activities
  

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience

• Preference given to individuals with experience with patients or individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses in an educational, instructional or therapeutic setting.

Certification

• American Heart Association BLS required
• Must successfully complete 40-hour competency-based course covering the RBT Task List of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and submit the certificate of completion prior to start date.
• Must complete RBT Competency Assessment of the BACB prior to or within 1 month of start date.
• Must pass RBT exam within 3 months of start date.

License

N/A

Education and Experience - Additional Comments

N/A

Job Specific Contacts

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Physical Demands

Must be able to move, lift, and carry patients and objects. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve independently lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assisting with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds. Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. This position requires frequent movement, use of limbs, and good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. This position may also require extended periods of standing or sitting

Working Environment - Additional Comments

RBTs may work with patients who vomit, or who engage in other forms of challenging behavior, such as aggression, self-injury, elopement, expulsion (spitting out food or liquid during treatment), or property destruction.