Registered Behavior Technician - Poplar Bluff, United States - FCC Behavioral Health

Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) are responsible for the facilitation and delivery of behavior-analytic services according to an established schedule of structured program activities. RBT's shall ensure a therapeutic environment which is productive, meaningful, and is provided in a manner that is appropriate for the person(s)-served within the treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma and/or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the 40- hour RBT training and competency assessment process.

Core Job Duties

• Assisting the Board-Certified Behavior Analysist (BCBA) with implementing behavior services.
• A direct behavior support to the person(s) served.
• Help individuals with personal outcome measures/achievement of treatment goals.
• Assist in collecting data related to any challenging behaviors.
• Assist and /or coordinate crisis intervention services as needed.
• Assist with planning and preparing for individual or group activities.
• Provide continuous supervision of person(s) served to ensure compliance and report any physical and / or emotional changes to the proper staff members.
• Monitor vital signs, urine analysis, self-administration of medication and search of person(s)-served as required. Some sites require medication administration.
• Serve as a positive role model through professional appearance, therapeutic communication and respect for self and others.
• Assist in the transportation of person(s)-served to and from scheduled activities, as needed.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency's certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.