What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position at The Behavioral Wellness Academy, PLLC?
About us
We strive to bring meaningful behavior changes that are functional and important to individuals by highlighting their strengths and abilities. We also strive to provide quality treatment to individuals in a supportive environment who otherwise may have had barriers in obtaining behavioral services. The emphasis is always client achievement and maximizing the individuals’ potential in the home, school, and the community to create lasting change throughout their lives.
The RBT provides direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community, and school settings. The RBT will utilize interventions developed out of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the RBT
- Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
- Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding
- Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations)
- Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording
- Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation
- Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
- Educate parents on reinforcement and early intervention information
- Educates all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and the BT, and functions within boundaries of the BT role in providing treatment
- Reassessment as appropriate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22