Registered Behavior Technician

Company: Surpass Behavioral Health
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Behavior Technicians are responsible for implementing behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans with clients under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts. The candidate will provide individualized therapy services in a 1:1 teaching format to children with autism in a clinical, school, and/or home setting. Other duties will include clerical and administrative duties. To be successful in this role, a candidate will need to display a compassionate nature, empathy, and discretion in their work. The position will require excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, supervisors, and colleagues. Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Why Work Here:

• Billable and Non-billable time is paid at the same rate
• Start earning Paid Time Off (PTO) on your first day - with up to 3.5 weeks off per year!
• Work Monday - Friday, no weekends required
• Excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k and more!
• Training and Professional Development opportunities available to develop and strengthen your skillset as a Registered Behavior Technician
• Employee Incentive Referral Program
  
  Job Responsibilities
• Provide direct one-on-one therapeutic care to clients in a home, school, clinic, and/or community setting in order to implement behavioral treatment plans and instructional plans utilizing ABA principles as directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Collect and record data on intervention programs such as client's self-help skills, communication skills, social skills, and/or targeted behavior goals
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for clients and families
• Assist with supporting clients during times of challenging behaviors through the implementation of the client's behavior support plan as developed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Partner with the Behavior Analyst to maintain ongoing communication with parents/caregivers regarding the client's progress and plan of care
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Communicate confidentially and professionally with Behavior Analysts and other team members to discuss and collaborate regarding client progress, challenges, and outcomes
• Complete session notes and timesheets per company protocols and submit within the designated time frame.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of instructional materials/stimuli
• Attend team meetings and on-going trainings, as necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
  
  Job Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor or Associate Degree in behavioral health, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, or related field, preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Prior professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting is preferred
• Valid CPR certification and other medical and training requirements as specified by payors (or ability to obtain)
• Works with integrity and adheres to the BACB Ethical Code, HIPAA practices, and company policies
• Ability to move freely, quickly, and frequently from a seated position (on the floor or in a chair) to a standing position
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time on your feet as well as the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Note: this role requires the ability to spend a significant amount of time crouching, crawling, and engaging with children on the floor or standing for long periods of time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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