Registered Behavior Technician

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Organization:

Developmental Medicine

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Assist in delivering behavior analysis services and provide direct treatment to clients under the direction and close supervision.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Full time position working directly with young autistic children as part of a small team of multi-disciplinary professionals providing Applied Behavior Analysis intervention.

This position is for a registered behavior technician (RBT) or a person eligible to become an RBT.  RBTs will provide 1:1 ABA services under the close supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Therapy is provided in the clinic at Vanderbilt as well as local family homes and schools.

Candidates must have reliable transportation.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear ability to learn intervention techniques, respond to feedback regarding performance, work professionally and respectfully with families and other team members, communicate effectively in both written, electronic, and verbal interactions with families and coworkers, and manage their time efficiently to meet all project task deadlines.

For applicants who do not yet have their RBT credential, they must participate in 40 hours of didactic training (provided), and pass both a field and praxis exam.

RBTs will receive intensive and ongoing training and supervision to allow for the highest quality of service delivery.  Our project is happy to support efforts by our RBTs to further their professional development as part of this project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct 1:1 or group care to clients in the clinic or home setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments
• Collect and record data on patient behavior
• Collaborate, communicate and assist with the training of clients, parents and staff
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and family
• Assist with clinical assessments and other administrative duties
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Attend ongoing training to acquire further knowledge

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Mean