Registered Behavior Technician

**Position Summary**:
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming with clients at Westside Children’s Therapy, under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Providing predominantly play-based therapy, the RBT will support Westside clients in the development of a wide variety of skills.

**Essential Functions**:

- Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA
- Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback
- Collect and record data on patients behavior
- Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures
- Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience
- Participate in weekly team meetings with clinic’s ABA team
- Maintain targeted caseload of 30 therapy hours per week

**Required Education, Experience and Credentials**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience as an RBT at Westside or 2 years of experience progressive progressive leadership experience in a RBT or similar role
- Previous experience working with the special needs population, particularly in ABA
- Active RBT certification required at time of hire

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families

**Personal Attributes**:

- Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
- Passion for working with children with special needs
- Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately
- Accountable for personal behavior and performance
- Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
- Honest and transparent communicator

**Work Environment and Physical Demands**:

- Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
- Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
- Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

**Travel Requirements**
- Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

**Other Duties**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.