Registered Behavior Technician

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is certified to provide therapy within Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS). Similar to a Behavior Health Technician (BHT), the RBT works one to one with an individual in a community setting.

Provide one on one Applied Behavior Analysis intervention to children with Autism, and other behavioral challenges, to foster improvement in their goals and objectives as outlined in the treatment plan. This includes but is not limited to: Intensive Teaching, familiarity with Verbal Operants, Mand Training, Shaping, Natural Environment Teaching, and Behavioral Contingencies.

Structures sessions and prepares activities that appropriately address the clients' goals and objectives, both independently and with the assistance of the Behavior Analyst (BA) or Behavior Consultant (BC).

Support and assist the caregiver in their efforts to develop the client by utilizing transfer of skills (modeling, teaching, role-play, etc.) and encouragement of session participation.

Provide a therapeutic environment, using the principles of pairing and reinforcement to develop the child from a strength based approach.

Works collaboratively with the BA and/or BC, Supervisor, Case Managers, Program Manager and other team members to ensure the treatment plan meets the client's needs and is being carried out effectively.

Ensure all documentation is completed professionally, legibly and submitted in a timely manner.

Takes behavioral data effectively and routinely in accordance with the treatment plan.

All other duties as assigned by management.

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